Social Research Degree Apprenticeship
VERIAN GROUP UK LIMITED
London (SW1P 3JA)
Closes on Friday 27 March 2026
Posted on 19 February 2026
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Summary
Work for Verian, one of the leading social research agencies in the UK. You will be carrying out research about subjects that really matter such as crime, education, homelessness, energy and climate change. Study for a degree over 4 years with no tuition fees, to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a professional social researcher.
- Wage
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£27,000 a year
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- Training course
- Social researcher (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
36 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Your role will be research and project coordination. This will include:
- Supporting the day-to-day running of projects and doing project management
- Conducting quantitative and qualitative research, including the creation of interview guides and questionnaires, doing interviews and focus groups, running surveys
- Analysing data and writing and presenting findings
Where you'll work
4 Milbank
London
SW1P 3JA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Training course
Social researcher (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Interpret research objectives and recommend which research methods are the most appropriate to meet objectives.
- Lead on the design of smaller research or evaluation studies and collaborate with others to design larger studies.
- Lead and design data collection tools such as topic guides and questionnaires.
- Undertake data collection using qualitative and quantitative research techniques.
- Design research projects with consideration of sustainability best practice including reducing carbon emissions.
- Undertake quality assurance and checks to avoid data errors.
- Work with commercial teams and contractors to commission and deliver social research.
- Project manage smaller research projects and manage discrete workstreams within larger studies.
- Interpret and apply relevant legislation, Regulations, Codes of Practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.
- Clean, analyse, and manipulate qualitative and quantitative data, including descriptive and inferential statistical analysis.
- Evaluate and bring together evidence from a range of sources to inform decisions.
- Interpret and derive insights from quantitative, qualitative, and secondary analytical and research outputs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and research customers to design research projects.
- Use influencing and negotiation skills and techniques to design and deliver research projects.
- Develop and deliver analytical or professional training teach-ins or documents for others.
- Report and present on research findings, adapting the approach for different audiences.
- Organise and lead meetings, using digital collaboration tools to work with colleagues.
- Use software to clean, manage, manipulate, and analyse qualitative and quantitative research data and identify solutions to research questions.
- Interpret research objectives and recommend which research methods are the most appropriate to meet objectives.
- Lead on the design of smaller research or evaluation studies and collaborate with others to design larger studies.
- Lead and design data collection tools such as topic guides and questionnaires.
- Undertake data collection using qualitative and quantitative research techniques.
- Design research projects with consideration of sustainability best practice including reducing carbon emissions.
- Undertake quality assurance and checks to avoid data errors.
- Work with commercial teams and contractors to commission and deliver social research.
- Project manage smaller research projects and manage discrete workstreams within larger studies.
- Interpret and apply relevant legislation, Regulations, Codes of Practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.
- Clean, analyse, and manipulate qualitative and quantitative data, including descriptive and inferential statistical analysis.
- Evaluate and bring together evidence from a range of sources to inform decisions.
- Interpret and derive insights from quantitative, qualitative, and secondary analytical and research outputs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and research customers to design research projects.
- Use influencing and negotiation skills and techniques to design and deliver research projects.
- Develop and deliver analytical or professional training teach-ins or documents for others.
- Report and present on research findings, adapting the approach for different audiences.
- Organise and lead meetings, using digital collaboration tools to work with colleagues.
- Use software to clean, manage, manipulate, and analyse qualitative and quantitative research data and identify solutions to research questions.
Training schedule
Over the course of 4 years, you will study the Level 6 applied social research standard, leading to a BSc honours degree with The University of Kent.
Teaching will be largely online with some face-to-face teaching, including an in-person residential week each year at the University of Kent in Canterbury. The course begins in September 2026.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Verian is a world leading, purpose-led and independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency, providing services to government and the public realm.
With offices across Europe, APAC and in the US, our specialist consultants and researchers are supported by our unique global data ecosystem. We provide gold standard data on the economy and society to decision makers.
We combine expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies and data science, connecting governments with citizens across the world.
After this apprenticeship
At the end of the 4-year programme, our apprentices will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent Social Research Executive role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
uk.degreeapprenticeships@veriangroup.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016510.
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Closes on Friday 27 March 2026
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