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NatWest Group Degree-Level Apprenticeship, Level 6 Financial Services 2027

NoDegree-Level Apprenticeship, Level 6 Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship (plus Business Administration, Customer Service, Digital and Technology, Relationship Management apprenticeships)

No. NatWest Group does not sponsor its degree-level apprenticeship, level 6 financial services for international students who need a visa. NatWest's application support page has a direct FAQ answer confirming it does not sponsor apprentices, unlike its graduate and internship routes which it does discuss sponsoring elsewhere on the same page. All apprenticeship programmes, including the Level 6 Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship, were shown as closed to new applications as of 21 September 2026, with the next round expected Spring 2027.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
Applications closed as of 1 October 2026, next round of apprenticeships opens Spring 2027, no day published
Confidence
high

NatWest Group Degree-Level Apprenticeship, Level 6 Financial Services: at a glance

NatWest Group offers apprenticeships in business administration, customer service, digital and technology and relationship management, plus a Level 6 Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship that is equivalent to a degree but does not include a degree. Apprentices work on real tasks while studying for their qualifications, and applications are made through Workday. Source

Degree requirement
80 UCAS points (A Levels or BTECs in England; Highers or equivalent in Scotland)Source

How NatWest Group recruits

next round opens Spring 2027. 7 stages, from NatWest Group's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where NatWest Group names them.

Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source

  1. Step 1: Apply

    Application form

    Workday application with screening questions and a CV upload listing qualifications in progress.

    “We’ll ask you a few questions to make sure you’re the right fit for the role and ask you to upload a version of your CV that includes any qualifications you’re currently studying.”
    Source

  2. Step 2: Work scenarios assessment

    Situational judgement test

    Work scenarios assessment, around 20 to 25 minutes with no strict time limit.

    • about 25 minutes
    “This assessment will give you real life work situations to help us understand how you use the core skills and behaviours that are important to us. It’ll take around 20-25 minutes to complete but you can take as long as you need.”
    Source

  3. Step 3: Online ability test (degree-level apprenticeships only)

    Online tests

    About 10 minute problem solving and numeracy ability test, for degree-level apprenticeships only.

    • about 10 minutes
    “For a degree-level apprenticeship, you’ll also be asked to complete an ability test. It lasts about 10 minutes and you’ll be using your problem solving and numeracy skills.”
    Source

  4. Step 4: Online skills assessment

    Online tests

    Untimed skills-based assessment, about 20 minutes, choosing which of three statements describes you most.

    • about 20 minutes
    “This is untimed but usually takes about 20 minutes to complete. You’ll be asked which statement describes you the most from 3 options.”
    Source

  5. Step 5: Pre-recorded video assessment

    Recorded video interview

    Timed recorded answers to pre-recorded motivational, competency and scenario questions, about 20 minutes.

    • about 20 minutes
    • pre-recorded questions
    “You’ll record timed answers to pre-recorded questions in a video interview. There’s a mix of motivational, competency, and scenario-based questions. It should take around 20 minutes to complete.”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  6. Step 6: The interview

    Final interview

    Interview after passing the assessments, assessed against NatWest Behaviours.

    “Once you’ve passed the assessments, we’ll invite you to an interview.”
    Source

  7. Step 7: Pre-employment screening

    Offer

    Successful candidates complete pre-employment screening.

    “If you’ve been successful at securing a place on one of our programmes you’ll need to complete pre-employment screening.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at NatWest Group

“No, our apprenticeship roles do not meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.”
NatWest Group, from its own careers pages
The catch: NatWest does sponsor its Graduate programme and, for interns, allows a valid Tier 4 Student visa if the university placement covers the internship, so the no-sponsorship rule is specific to the apprenticeship route rather than a company-wide policy.
NatWest Group early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What NatWest Group publishes about this programme

Checked against NatWest Group's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

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

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-21. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does NatWest Group sponsor visas for its degree-level apprenticeship, level 6 financial services?

No. NatWest Group does not sponsor its degree-level apprenticeship, level 6 financial services for international students who need a visa. NatWest's application support page has a direct FAQ answer confirming it does not sponsor apprentices, unlike its graduate and internship routes which it does discuss sponsoring elsewhere on the same page. All apprenticeship programmes, including the Level 6 Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship, were shown as closed to new applications as of 21 September 2026, with the next round expected Spring 2027.

What is the NatWest Group degree-level apprenticeship, level 6 financial services?

NatWest Group offers apprenticeships in business administration, customer service, digital and technology and relationship management, plus a Level 6 Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship that is equivalent to a degree but does not include a degree. Apprentices work on real tasks while studying for their qualifications, and applications are made through Workday.

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 NatWest Group?

NatWest does sponsor its Graduate programme and, for interns, allows a valid Tier 4 Student visa if the university placement covers the internship, so the no-sponsorship rule is specific to the apprenticeship route rather than a company-wide policy.

When do applications open for the NatWest Group degree-level apprenticeship, level 6 financial services?

Applications closed as of 1 October 2026, next round of apprenticeships opens Spring 2027, no day published. Checked on 2026-10-01 against NatWest Group's own site.

What degree do you need for the NatWest Group degree-level apprenticeship, level 6 financial services?

80 UCAS points (A Levels or BTECs in England; Highers or equivalent in Scotland), according to NatWest Group's own careers information.

How should I confirm NatWest Group's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on NatWest Group'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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