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AWE: does its degree and higher apprenticeships sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyDegree and higher apprenticeships

Unconfirmed. AWE publishes no sponsorship policy for its degree and higher apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. No mention of visa sponsorship on the apprenticeships page.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
Applications are currently closed but you can register your interest.
Confidence
high

How AWE recruits

not stated. 4 stages, from AWE's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where AWE names them.

  1. Online application

    Application form

    Complete online application form. You can apply for one apprenticeship and add second and third choice options.

    “Step 1 - Online application We ask that you apply for just one apprenticeship.”
    Source

  2. Online assessment

    Online tests

    Complete online assessments. Practice assessments available to help prepare.

    “Step 2 - Online assessment If successful, you will be invited to complete our online assessment stage.”
    Source

  3. Assessment centre

    Assessment centre

    Attend assessment centre. Pre-assessment webinars provided. Feedback given whether successful or not.

    “Step 3 - Assessment centre We will be running pre-assessment centre webinars to provide guidance on what to expect.”
    Source

  4. Security clearance

    Final interview

    Security clearance conducted by UK Security Vetting Agency (UKSV). May include forms, ID upload, interview, and/or medical assessment. Can take up to 6 months.

    “This check is run by the UK Security Vetting Agency (UKSV). Depending on the level of clearance required you may be asked to complete some forms, upload ID and/or attend an in-person interview and/or medical assessment. This stage can take up to 6 months.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at AWE

The catch: Security clearance is required and can take up to 6 months. Primary place of work will be at AWE sites depending on the programme.
AWE early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What AWE publishes about this programme

Checked against AWE's own careers pages on 2026-10-09. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: not published
  • Duration and start date: not published
  • Who can apply: not published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Verdict last checked 2026-10-09. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does AWE sponsor visas for its degree and higher apprenticeships?

Unconfirmed. AWE publishes no sponsorship policy for its degree and higher apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. AWE offers Level 3 (Advanced), Level 4 and 5 (Higher), and Level 6 (Degree) apprenticeships. Programmes include Mechanical Maintenance, Nuclear Engineering, and Materials and Analytical Science apprenticeships. Earn while you learn with competitive salary and industry-recognised qualifications. No mention of visa sponsorship on the apprenticeships page.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with AWE?

Security clearance is required and can take up to 6 months. Primary place of work will be at AWE sites depending on the programme.

When do applications open for the AWE degree and higher apprenticeships?

Applications are currently closed but you can register your interest.. Checked on 2026-10-09 against AWE's own site.

How should I confirm AWE's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on AWE's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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