Barclays: does its higher and degree or graduate apprenticeships sponsor a UK visa?
Unconfirmed. Barclays publishes no sponsorship policy for its higher and degree or graduate apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. Barclays' apprenticeship pages describe the programme, pay and entry requirements but say nothing about visa sponsorship or residency. Barclays' own FAQ only clears candidates without current right to work for 'internship and graduate opportunities', a phrase that pointedly does not include apprenticeships, which suggests the standard apprenticeship funding rules probably apply even though Barclays has not said so directly. The Higher and Degree apprenticeships run 3 to 4 years, pay a competitive salary of £25,200 from day one, and need A levels or Highers; locations found include Canary Wharf, Glasgow and Radbroke Hall.
- Sponsors grads?
- Not published
- Pay vs threshold
- Not published
- Opportunity
- apprenticeship
- Pay
- £25,200 from day one
- 2027 cycle
- No published date as of 22 September 2026
- Confidence
- medium
“Candidates who do not have a current right to work in the UK, or who will require visa sponsorship from Barclays are not precluded from applying to internship and graduate opportunities.”
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Sources
- https://search.jobs.barclays/higher-degree-graduate-apprenticeships
- https://search.jobs.barclays/faqs
Verdict last checked 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Does Barclays sponsor visas for its higher and degree or graduate apprenticeships?
Unconfirmed. Barclays publishes no sponsorship policy for its higher and degree or graduate apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. Barclays' apprenticeship pages describe the programme, pay and entry requirements but say nothing about visa sponsorship or residency. Barclays' own FAQ only clears candidates without current right to work for 'internship and graduate opportunities', a phrase that pointedly does not include apprenticeships, which suggests the standard apprenticeship funding rules probably apply even though Barclays has not said so directly. The Higher and Degree apprenticeships run 3 to 4 years, pay a competitive salary of £25,200 from day one, and need A levels or Highers; locations found include Canary Wharf, Glasgow and Radbroke Hall.
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 Barclays?
That sponsorship allowance is explicitly scoped to internship and graduate roles, not apprenticeships, so do not assume it extends to the degree apprenticeship route.
How should I confirm Barclays's sponsorship before applying?
Read the specific vacancy on Barclays'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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