Warwick among leading Russell Group universities for apprenticeships
Friday 15 May 2026
Warwick among leading Russell Group universities for apprenticeships
Degree Apprenticeship programmes delivered by Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick have been recognised as among the strongest offered by any Russell Group university, according to newly released government data.
Figures released through the Government’s Explore Education StatisticsLink opens in a new window service show that Warwick ranks among the top-performing Russell Group institutions for achievement rates in Higher and Degree Apprenticeships (Levels 6 and 7) during the 2024/25 academic year.
WMG highlights
Two courses offered by WMG ranked first in England:
- The Level 7 Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist programme thrived with a 100% achievement, retention and pass rate.
- The first cohort on the Product Design and Development Engineer Standard on the Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering programmeLink opens in a new window succeeded with a 94% achievement rate.
Such results are a testament to the apprentices, the employers, and the teams supporting their progress.
Professor Gill Cooke, Pro-Dean Education at WMG, University of Warwick said: “These are excellent results that demonstrate WMG’s strong commitment to our apprenticeship provision - ensuring high‑quality teaching, outstanding learner support, and productive employer partnerships.
“This outcome is a result of the hard work and dedication of both our staff and our students. I’m incredibly proud of them all.”
Key Warwick facts
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Top‑six Russell Group university by achievement rate
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Top‑three Russell Group university by combined scale and outcomes
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100% pass rate for past 3 years across provision
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79.2% achievement rate for Higher and Degree Apprenticeships (Levels 6–7)
Warwick supported 320 apprenticeship leavers at Levels 6 and 7, with 250 achieving their qualification - one of the largest apprenticeship cohorts within the Russell Group.
The data highlights Warwick’s distinctive position in combining research‑intensive teaching with high‑quality, employer-aligned provision, delivering strong apprenticeship outcomes across large cohorts rather than small or specialist intakes.
Celebrating the news, Jackie Whitehouse, Head of Work-based and Professional Learning, University of Warwick, said: “Our apprenticeship provision is central to the University’s contribution to regional and national skills development. We are unwavering in our commitment to quality, working in genuine partnership with our apprentices and employers throughout the learning journey.”
The achievement figures are drawn from nationally published outcomes data and benchmark Warwick’s performance against other higher education providers in England. For further information, visit the Government websiteLink opens in a new window.
Find out more about Degree Apprenticeships at WMG: Degree Apprenticeships - WMG - University of WarwickLink opens in a new window