UK Corporate Banking Degree Apprenticeship Programme 2026 Newcastle at Barclays

Why a Barclays Apprenticeship?

You’ll get the opportunity to earn whilst working towards a Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship, a perfect blend of theoretical learning and real-life practical work whilst on a full-time salary in a permanent job. A unique chance to get a professional qualification without the student loan, all whilst getting years of work experience under your belt.

We’ve spent 15 years perfecting the support that you’ll receive on our Apprenticeship programme. From day one, you’ll be assigned a Programme Support Manager matched to your needs and background, and together with your People Leader, they’ll support you as an individual. We’ll also match you to an expert in your specialist subject, ready to share their knowledge.

The Apprenticeship route gives you the opportunity for self-discovery and helps you to explore different career paths. With over 325 years of expertise in Banking, Barclays operates in 39 countries, employing around 90,000 people to help move, lend, invest and protect money for customers and clients worldwide. Giving you endless opportunities to network and discover what makes you tick.

UK Corporate Banking

• Barclays UK Corporate Banking is a great place to begin and build a long, varied, and successful career. You’ll be exposed to an unrivalled depth and breadth of experience.
• The UK Corporate and Barclaycard Payments Coverage team connects UK businesses turning over £6.5m pa up to FTSE 350 with comprehensive banking solutions, offering tailored services in payments, lending, trade, risk, and industry-specific needs. Our dedicated sector and regional specialists provide deep business insights, ensuring clients receive relevant advice and create seamless end-to-end experiences. Additionally, the Barclaycard Payments Coverage team specialises in efficient, reliable, and secure payment methods for online, in-person, or phone transactions, providing detailed reporting and analytics to help clients understand trends and improve processes.

Are you eligible?

First, you’ll need the right qualifications. For this apprenticeship opportunity you’ll need  3 A-levels at BBB (or equivalent) and GCSE Mathematics grade 6 and English Language grade 4.