바카라 사이트 Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme
The GSRDAP is a four-year apprenticeship programme which offers a first of its kind opportunity to gain real working experience while studying for an undergraduate degree.
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They use these results to provide recommendations to policymakers. Social research helps make society better and fairer by using data and research to guide government decisions.
What is the 바카라 사이트 Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme (GSRDAP)?
The 바카라 사이트 Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme (GSRDAP) is a four-year programme which offers an opportunity to gain real experience working on some of the government바카라 사이트檚 most impactful projects, while gaining a BA undergraduate degree in Applied Social Research.
Where will I be working?
바카라 사이트 Social Research apprentices will be located at 바카라 사이트 departments across England. Locations include Birmingham, Bristol, Croydon, Darlington, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Newport (Gwent), Nottingham Salford, Sheffield; Titchfield바카라 사이트�(Fareham).
Salaries and locations vary by government department. Learn more about the departments offering apprenticeships in our department job descriptions here:
Can I choose which department I will work for?
Successful candidates may be allocated to any of the participating departments, though we will take your location preferences into consideration. Please note: while we will make every effort to allocate you to a department within a preferred location - this is not guaranteed.
Some departments require candidates to have a UK footprint for 5 years to get security clearance including the Home Office, Office for National Statistics, and some other departments.
Who will I be studying with?聽
Apprentices will typically spend one day a week being taught by some of the world바카라 사이트檚 foremost social research experts at the University of Kent via online distance learning. On successful completion of the programme, apprentices will receive an honours degree in Applied Social Research from this university.바카라 사이트疢ost learning will take place virtually.바카라 사이트�바카라 사이트�
Apprentices will work closely with academic methods experts and peers remotely through weekly online live lectures and seminars, and face-to-face through an annual residential on campus. These are occasions for both in depth learning and socialising with fellow apprentices. Throughout the degree, apprentices will have access to one-to-one coaching and guidance from a dedicated course tutor.바카라 사이트�바카라 사이트�
During the course, apprentices will also be fully registered as students at the University of Kent, giving them all the benefits that come with this.
What will I be studying?
This is the UK바카라 사이트檚 first ever social research undergraduate degree apprenticeship. You will develop transferable and applied knowledge, skills and behaviours that will set you up for a long career in modern social research. The course will cover a broad range of contemporary quantitative and qualitative social research methods and skills, alongside how they can be applied to bring about real-world change and help government and organisations make better decisions.聽聽
This includes, but is not limited to: how to collect and use data for analysis in a range of different social contexts; how to design impactful research projects that could inform some of society바카라 사이트檚 most pressing questions; how to make use of modern social research software that will also bring you transferrable skills in coding; and you will have the opportunity to undertake an independent research project in an area of relevant interest to you.
When will it start?
Apprentices usually start in September of each year.
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The application window is open from바카라 사이트�6 January 2025 to 30 January 2025.
For more information on applying please see our candidate pack here:
Virtual Candidate Q&A Session
We will be holding an online Q&A session for candidates where you will be able to hear from current apprentices and ask any questions you may have about the recruitment process. It will take place on Microsoft Teams and details are:聽
Wednesday 15 January, 16:30-17:30, .
Who can apply?
The GSRDAP is open to a wide variety of candidates from school leavers to career changers, and lots of people in between. Prospective apprentices can apply from as early as their last year of school.聽You will need a minimum of five바카라 사이트疓CSEs바카라 사이트� (including Maths at grade C (4) or above and English Language at C (4) or above) or equivalent.聽
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We don바카라 사이트檛 expect you to have studied any social research or social sciences previously, but we are keen to know what interests you about the subject.聽
This apprenticeship is open to applicants from all backgrounds and demographics.聽
Can I apply if I already have a degree?
Yes, if your degree did not contain a substantial social research component. Applicants who would already meet the eligibility requirements in the GSR바카라 사이트�membership guidance바카라 사이트痶hrough the qualification or experience routes are ineligible to apply for the apprenticeship programme. If you do already meet the eligibility requirements in the GSR membership guidance, we would strongly encourage you to apply to our upcoming Research Officer scheme instead. Applications for our Research Officer scheme open in February and this will be the best way for you to find a role that will better reflect your pre-existing skills and experience.
What바카라 사이트檚 the salary?
The minimum salary will be 拢26,337 nationally, or 拢28,576 in London. Salaries vary according to department and location. Please see individual job descriptions for details here:
What benefits will I enjoy?
The바카라 사이트疓SR DAP바카라 사이트痮ffers you a unique opportunity to earn while you learn. Our apprentices benefit from:바카라 사이트�
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A fee-free Applied Social Research degree from The University of Kent聽
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A paid government role聽
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Opportunities across England聽
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Meaningful work that makes a difference to society聽
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An inclusive and diverse working environment聽
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A permanent government role upon successful completion
What hours will I work?
Working weeks are 37 hours. 80% of this time is spent on바카라 사이트疓SR work, and 20% of this time will be for learning.聽
What happens once I complete my apprenticeship?
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship and after passing the End-Point Assessment, you will receive a full honours degree in Applied Social Research from the University of Kent and a guaranteed permanent graduate job as a member of the 바카라 사이트 Social Research Service.
Further guidance on the apprenticeship can be found here:
Updates to this page
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The scheme is now closed for applications, please register if you want to be notified when it reopens.
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The GSRDAP job descriptions and candidate pack has been added.
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The 2025 바카라 사이트 Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme is now open for applications.
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The 바카라 사이트 Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme has now closed.
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GSRDAP Candidate Guide 2024 - file attachment has been updated.
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Applications for the GSR Degree Apprenticeship Programme are now open. Further information has been added about how to apply. A link to the application form on Civil Service Jobs has been added.
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