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Thales UK: does its 2027 degree and higher apprenticeships sponsor a UK visa?

No2027 Degree and Higher Apprenticeships (for example Integration and Testing Production Repair Engineering Apprentice, Level 6 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship)

No. Thales UK does not sponsor its 2027 degree and higher apprenticeships for international students who need a visa. Thales says every role is subject to security requirements: candidates need the permanent right to work in the UK and must pass BPSS and SC clearance, which typically needs five years of continuous UK residence.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Below the threshold
Opportunity
apprenticeship
Pay
24,000 pounds per annum (Level 6 Integration and Testing role, Crawley)
2027 cycle
Applications open now, closing 17 February 2027 at 11.59pm; roles may close earlier if application numbers are high
Confidence
high

Thales UK 2027 Degree and Higher Apprenticeships: at a glance

Locations
Crawley, Templecombe, Cheadle, GlasgowSource
Degree requirement
Three A Levels at ABB including Maths and a Science at B, or BTEC Extended Diploma DDM, or T Level Distinction, plus five GCSEs at 4/C including English Language and Maths; existing relevant degree holders are not eligibleSource
“To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks”
Thales UK, from its own careers pages
The catch: Security Clearance typically needs five years of continuous UK residence, and applicants who already hold a relevant degree are not eligible for the degree apprenticeship.
Thales UK early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What Thales UK publishes about this programme

Checked against Thales 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: published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: not published
  • Duration and start date: not published
  • Who can apply: not published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

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Common questions

Does Thales UK sponsor visas for its 2027 degree and higher apprenticeships?

No. Thales UK does not sponsor its 2027 degree and higher apprenticeships for international students who need a visa. Thales UK is recruiting its 2027 apprentice intake through its own Workday site. The Crawley Integration and Testing Production Repair Engineering role is a four-year Level 6 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with the University of Exeter, ending in a BEng, with tuition fees paid, a salary of 24,000 pounds and a start date of 6 September 2027. Other 2027 roles on the same list include a Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer apprenticeship in Templecombe, a Level 4 Asset Manager apprenticeship in Cheadle and an SCQF Level 8 Project Management Modern Apprenticeship in Glasgow. Thales says every role is subject to security requirements: candidates need the permanent right to work in the UK and must pass BPSS and SC clearance, which typically needs five years of continuous UK residence.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.

What is the catch international students miss with Thales UK?

Security Clearance typically needs five years of continuous UK residence, and applicants who already hold a relevant degree are not eligible for the degree apprenticeship.

When do applications open for the Thales UK 2027 degree and higher apprenticeships?

Applications open now, closing 17 February 2027 at 11.59pm; roles may close earlier if application numbers are high. Checked on 2026-10-12 against Thales UK's own site.

Where is the Thales UK 2027 degree and higher apprenticeships based?

Crawley, Templecombe, Cheadle, Glasgow, according to Thales UK's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Thales UK 2027 degree and higher apprenticeships?

Three A Levels at ABB including Maths and a Science at B, or BTEC Extended Diploma DDM, or T Level Distinction, plus five GCSEs at 4/C including English Language and Maths; existing relevant degree holders are not eligible, according to Thales UK's own careers information.

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

Read the specific vacancy on Thales 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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