The best websites to find degree apprenticeships in 2027 (compared)

There's no single place that lists every degree apprenticeship, which is half the problem. Here's what each of the main sites is actually good for, so you can use the right one for the right job. Full disclosure: I built Intake, so I've tried to be fair and clear about where the others are better.

Key takeaways

• Use GOV.UK and UCAS for breadth.
• Use RateMyApprenticeship for honest reviews of what a programme is like.
• Use Gradcracker if you're going into engineering or tech.
• Use firm careers pages for the real dates and requirements.
• Use Intake to track your shortlist, get opening alerts and prepare your applications.

#The comparison

#GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship

The government's official service for apprenticeship vacancies in England. It has the widest coverage of any site because employers of all sizes list there, from Level 2 to Level 7.

Good for: breadth, smaller and local employers, checking that a vacancy is a genuine registered apprenticeship.

Less good for: a lot of the listings are lower level apprenticeships, so finding the big Level 6 programmes takes some filtering.

#UCAS

UCAS is best known for university applications, but it also lists apprenticeships, which makes it handy if you're comparing both routes side by side.

Good for: students applying to university and apprenticeships in the same year.

Less good for: apprenticeships aren't applied for through UCAS the way degrees are, so you'll still end up on each employer's own site.

#RateMyApprenticeship

A site built around reviews from current and former apprentices, alongside job listings and advice.

Good for: finding out what a programme is really like day to day, the culture, workload and support. Read reviews before your interview, they often give you great "why this firm" material.

Less good for: reviews reflect individual experiences, so look for patterns across several of them.

#Gradcracker

A careers site focused on STEM students, with engineering, technology and science degree apprenticeships alongside graduate roles and internships.

Good for: engineering, manufacturing, defence and tech routes.

Less good for: finance, accountancy and business routes are better covered elsewhere.

#Amazing Apprenticeships

A resource hub for students, parents and teachers explaining how apprenticeships work, with guides, case studies and information on upcoming vacancies.

Good for: understanding apprenticeships if you, your parents or your teachers are new to them.

Less good for: it's mainly a learning resource rather than something you'd track applications with.

#Firm careers pages

Every big firm runs its own early careers site, and that's where you actually apply. Most let you sign up for talent alerts.

Good for: the exact opening date, entry requirements and application questions.

Less good for: you have to check dozens of them separately, and every one has its own login, layout and timeline.

#Intake

Intake isn't a job board. It's the bit that comes after you know where to look. You pick your tracks, Intake's Radar watches every programme on them each night and tells you the day each one opens. Then it helps you actually win:

• Drafted answers from things you've actually done, with the source shown under every line
• Tailored CVs for each programme
• Free practice tests in numerical, verbal, logical and situational judgement formats
• Voice mock interviews built on each firm's real question bank and values
• Ivy, an assistant you can text or call about any of it

It's built by a Year 13 student (me), starts with 100 free credits, and Plus is £9.99 a month. Students on free school meals or a 16 to 19 bursary get Plus free. See pricing.

#Which should you use?

Use more than one. A setup that works:

1. Browse GOV.UK, UCAS and Gradcracker to discover programmes.
2. Read reviews on RateMyApprenticeship for the ones you like.
3. Track and prepare your shortlist in Intake so you don't miss openings.
4. Apply on each firm's careers page.

#Frequently asked questions

#Where can I find degree apprenticeships?

GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship, UCAS, RateMyApprenticeship and Gradcracker all list them, and every large employer has its own careers page. Intake tracks 100+ degree apprenticeships across 27 tracks and alerts you when each one opens.

#Is there one website with every degree apprenticeship?

No. Employers advertise in different places and most applications happen on each firm's own site, so it's worth using a couple of listing sites plus a tracker for your shortlist.

#What is the best alternative to RateMyApprenticeship?

It depends what you need. For listings, GOV.UK and UCAS have wide coverage. For reviews, RateMyApprenticeship is hard to beat. For tracking deadlines and preparing applications, Intake is built for exactly that.

#Are apprenticeship websites free?

Yes. GOV.UK, UCAS, RateMyApprenticeship, Gradcracker and Amazing Apprenticeships are free for students. Intake is free to start with 100 credits, and its tracker, deadlines and practice tests are always free.