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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.

Highly selective

Fewer than 3% of applicants

1

Online application

Day 1

2

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.

3

Phone screen

1–2 weeks after assessment

4

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.

Total process:4–8 weeks from application to offer

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.

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How to stand out at Amazon

Good preparation includes project evidence, curiosity, debugging examples, teamwork, and being able to explain technical choices clearly.

Talk through one project in terms of problem, trade-offs, result, and what you would improve.
Be ready to explain code or data decisions without jargon.
Connect technical work to users, reliability, security, or business value.

Common rejection reasons

STAR answers not explicitly tied to Amazon Leadership Principles
Failing the online Work Simulation
Weak examples of ownership and impact

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.

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