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Government Social Research: does its degree apprenticeship programme sponsor a UK visa?

NoGovernment Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme (GSRDAP), BSc honours in Applied Social Research with the University of Kent

No. Government Social Research does not sponsor its degree apprenticeship programme for international students who need a visa. The eligibility section says you need the right to work in the UK, three years' prior UK residency, and to meet the Civil Service Nationality Rules, and that it does not offer sponsorship for this programme.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
Closed for applications as of 12 October 2026; the profession says applications usually open in January of each year and apprentices usually start in September.
Confidence
high

Government Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme: at a glance

Degree requirement
Five GCSEs including Maths and English Language at grade 4, plus 96 UCAS points; no existing degree“You are not eligible if you have a further education qualification at level 6 (degree level) or above.”Source
“We do not offer sponsorship for this programme.”
Government Social Research, from its own careers pages
The catch: Since the 2026 scheme, anyone who already holds a degree (level 6 or above) is excluded, and you can be placed in any participating department, not necessarily your first choice.
Government Social Research early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What Government Social Research publishes about this programme

Checked against Government Social Research's own careers pages on 2026-10-12. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: 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: published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-10-12. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Government Social Research sponsor visas for its degree apprenticeship programme?

No. Government Social Research does not sponsor its degree apprenticeship programme for international students who need a visa. The Government Social Research profession runs a four year degree apprenticeship in which apprentices spend four days a week as social researchers in a government department or agency and one day a week studying online with the University of Kent, finishing with an honours degree in Applied Social Research and a guaranteed permanent social researcher job. Roles are across the UK and salaries vary by department. Entry needs five GCSEs including Maths and English Language at grade 4 and 96 UCAS points, and you are not eligible if you already hold a degree level qualification. The eligibility section says you need the right to work in the UK, three years' prior UK residency, and to meet the Civil Service Nationality Rules, and that it does not offer sponsorship for this programme.

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 Government Social Research?

Since the 2026 scheme, anyone who already holds a degree (level 6 or above) is excluded, and you can be placed in any participating department, not necessarily your first choice.

When do applications open for the Government Social Research degree apprenticeship programme?

Closed for applications as of 12 October 2026; the profession says applications usually open in January of each year and apprentices usually start in September.. Checked on 2026-10-12 against Government Social Research's own site.

What degree do you need for the Government Social Research degree apprenticeship programme?

Five GCSEs including Maths and English Language at grade 4, plus 96 UCAS points; no existing degree, according to Government Social Research's own careers information.

How should I confirm Government Social Research's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Government Social Research'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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