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Amazon Apprenticeships 2026
Amazon offers degree apprenticeships in software engineering, data analytics, and business management. Amazon apprentices work in real teams across operations, technology, and finance, and study at a partner university with full tuition funding.
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About Amazon apprenticeships
Sectors
Technology, Software, Data, Product
Apprenticeship levels
Level 6 (Degree Apprenticeship), Level 4 (Higher Apprenticeship)
Typical salary
£25,000–£35,000/yr
Entry requirements
3 A-levels. For technology roles, Maths A-level is typically required. Programming experience is a bonus.
Application process
The typical stages students see when applying to Amazon.
Fewer than 3% of applicants
Online application
Day 1
Online assessment (Work Simulation + coding for tech roles)
1–2 weeks after application
The Work Simulation tests judgement aligned to Amazon Leadership Principles. Read all 16 LPs before starting.
Phone screen
1–2 weeks after assessment
Loop interviews (4–7 interviews in a day)
2–3 weeks after phone screen
Every interview uses the Leadership Principles. Prepare 2–3 STAR stories per principle, especially Ownership and Customer Obsession.
Application timing
Internship applications open in September and close in October–November. Read and internalise all 16 Leadership Principles before applying — they underpin every stage of selection.
Official careers site
Use Apprentice Wizard to track openings, then double-check final deadlines on the employer site.
Visit careers siteHow to stand out at Amazon
Good preparation includes project evidence, curiosity, debugging examples, teamwork, and being able to explain technical choices clearly.
Common rejection reasons
Interview questions students should expect
competency
Tell me about a time you took full ownership of a problem that was not strictly your responsibility.
Maps to the Ownership LP — Amazonians 'never say that's not my job'. Show you acted without being asked.
competency
Describe a time you respectfully disagreed with a manager or colleague and chose to push back. What happened?
Maps to 'Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit' — Amazon wants people who challenge ideas, not yes-people.
competency
Tell me about a time you used data to make a decision that others were reluctant to act on.
Maps to 'Are Right, A Lot' — show analytical rigour and the confidence to act on evidence.
competency
Give an example of when you delivered significant results despite major obstacles.
Maps to 'Deliver Results' — quantify the outcome and be specific about the obstacles you faced.
Frequently asked questions
Does Amazon offer degree apprenticeships in the UK?▾
Yes. Amazon runs degree apprenticeship programmes in the UK, primarily in software engineering and data analytics. Applications open annually; competition is high due to the brand and compensation.