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Shell UK: does its apprenticeship programme sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyShell UK Apprenticeship Programme (Leadership and Management Degree; Digital Leadership Accelerator Programme degree apprenticeship)

Unconfirmed. Shell UK publishes no sponsorship policy for its apprenticeship programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Shell says nothing about visa sponsorship, but its entry requirements include holding a passport, birth certificate or residence permit plus a National Insurance number, and having lived in the UK and/or EU for 3 years before the start date.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
Applications for the 2026 programme have closed; Shell says applications will open again in 2027, no date published as of 12 October 2026.
Confidence
high

Shell UK Apprenticeship Programme: at a glance

The Shell UK Apprenticeship Programme is for school leavers and people without a degree. Apprentices take a real role in the business alongside formal off the job learning, with two degree apprenticeships delivered by Corndel College London: the Leadership and Management Degree, with experience in commercial roles mainly in Downstream Renewables and Energy Solutions, and the Digital Leadership Accelerator Programme in Shell's Information and Digital Technology teams, covering areas such as software engineering, data and analytics and cyber security. Applications for 2026 have closed and Shell says they will open again in 2027. Source

Duration
30 months“Our apprenticeship programmes take 30 months to complete.”Source
Who can apply
School leavers and people without a degree, who have lived in the UK and/or EU for 3 years before the apprenticeship start date“The Shell UK Apprenticeship Programme is designed for school leavers and individuals who do not have a degree qualification.”Source
Degree requirement
For school leavers and people without a degree; A level or further education students must finish their qualifications before starting“Our programmes are designed for school leavers and individuals who do not have a degree qualification.”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Online application with cover letter
  2. Phone call with a recruiter
  3. Online interview with the hiring manager
“Last step in our recruitment process for Apprenticeship Programme is online interview with Hiring Manager.”Source
The catch: Shell requires 3 years' residence in the UK and/or EU before the apprenticeship starts, and the programme is closed to anyone who already has or is studying for a degree.
Shell UK early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What Shell UK publishes about this programme

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

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

Sources

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

Common questions

Does Shell UK sponsor visas for its apprenticeship programme?

Unconfirmed. Shell UK publishes no sponsorship policy for its apprenticeship programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. The Shell UK Apprenticeship Programme is for school leavers and people without a degree. Shell offers two degrees: a Leadership and Management Degree delivered by Corndel College London, with work in commercial roles mainly in Downstream Renewables and Energy Solutions, and the Digital Leadership Accelerator Programme, a degree apprenticeship delivered by Corndel College London and awarded by Kingston University, based in Shell's Information and Digital Technology teams (software, data, cyber security, digital product, cloud). Programmes take 30 months. Shell says nothing about visa sponsorship, but its entry requirements include holding a passport, birth certificate or residence permit plus a National Insurance number, and having lived in the UK and/or EU for 3 years before the start date.

What is the Shell UK apprenticeship programme?

The Shell UK Apprenticeship Programme is for school leavers and people without a degree. Apprentices take a real role in the business alongside formal off the job learning, with two degree apprenticeships delivered by Corndel College London: the Leadership and Management Degree, with experience in commercial roles mainly in Downstream Renewables and Energy Solutions, and the Digital Leadership Accelerator Programme in Shell's Information and Digital Technology teams, covering areas such as software engineering, data and analytics and cyber security. Applications for 2026 have closed and Shell says they will open again in 2027.

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 Shell UK?

Shell requires 3 years' residence in the UK and/or EU before the apprenticeship starts, and the programme is closed to anyone who already has or is studying for a degree.

When do applications open for the Shell UK apprenticeship programme?

Applications for the 2026 programme have closed; Shell says applications will open again in 2027, no date published as of 12 October 2026.. Checked on 2026-10-12 against Shell UK's own site.

How long is the Shell UK apprenticeship programme?

30 months, according to Shell UK's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Shell UK apprenticeship programme?

School leavers and people without a degree, who have lived in the UK and/or EU for 3 years before the apprenticeship start date, according to Shell UK's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Shell UK apprenticeship programme?

For school leavers and people without a degree; A level or further education students must finish their qualifications before starting, according to Shell UK's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the Shell UK apprenticeship programme?

Online application with cover letter, Phone call with a recruiter, Online interview with the hiring manager, according to Shell UK's own careers information.

How should I confirm Shell UK's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Shell UK'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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