Rewarding you for your service and making sure you’re developing at the right pace is deeply important to us: that’s why we’re clear about what we offer, and how we plan to help you progress here.
Programme progression
Starting in your first year on a minimum salary of £18,750, you’ll be able to work your way up to a potential salary of £31,000 by the end of the course, with regular increases in salary and potential benefits as you successfully complete different steps of your training, and are promoted through the company.
Programme benefits
McDonald's benefits
Working for one of the world’s most iconic, best-loved brands is only part of the reward of working here. At McDonald’s, we take genuine care in offering our people outstanding opportunities for development. And, what’s more, we also offer all our employees a wide range of benefits – including holiday pay, discounts at high-street retailers, a pension scheme, childcare vouchers, free meals and more. You can discover more about the benefits of being a McDonald’s employee here.
Accreditation
MMU is AACSB accredited
Manchester Metropolitan University is a double-accredited business school, having gained the prestigious AACSB accreditation to provide excellence in global management education. This places them among the top 5% of business schools worldwide to have secured this accreditation, and means your degree is internationally recognised.
Chartered Management Institute
The BA (Hons) Business Management Professional in Retail is accredited by the CMI. In order to obtain the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership you can register with the CMI and achieve Chartered Manager status upon completion of the CMDA-Retail programme.
Apprentice (Level 3)
As part of the course, you will complete your Level 3 Apprenticeship in Hospitality Supervision.
FAQS
Who’s eligible to apply?
To be eligible to study, you must:
- Have the right to work in England for the duration of the programme
- Be one of the following:
- A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) (including other countries determined within the EEA, or those with bilateral agreements), or have the right of abode in the UK, having been ordinarily resident in the EEA (including other countries determined within the EEA, or those with bilateral agreements), for at least three years prior to the first day of the programme
- A non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes), having been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the three years prior to the first day of the programme
What are the entry requirements?
We look for 104–112 UCAS points at A2 – usually BCC or BBC. You could also have an alternative, like a BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma at Grade 3 (with grades DMM).
You’ll need GCSE grade C or grade 4 in English Language, Maths, and (preferably) ICT.
I don’t have the minimum entry requirements – can I apply anyway?
Please do! We consider non-standard applications on a case-by-case basis.
How much will it cost?
You won’t have to pay tuition fees. These are covered by McDonald’s, and by government contributions. Please see the government apprenticeship website for more information.
All of the books you’ll need for the course are available from the Manchester Metropolitan University library. The university also has a laptop loan service. However, many students buy at least some core textbooks and a laptop of their own. This will cost around £300 for a computer, and roughly £100 per year for textbooks and printing.
Can existing employees apply?
Yes. As long as they meet the entry requirements or have suitable work experience they can apply for the programme. There is no age limit.
How long will I spend at Manchester Metropolitan University each year?
On average, you will spend twelve days a year studying in Manchester, split into three to four sets of three days.
Do degree apprentices work when the University is in recess?
Yes. Degree apprentices are full-time employees and perform duties in accordance with the employers' needs as with all apprenticeships.
Interested? You’ve probably got lots of questions. We’ve included some key information here, but if you want to know more then please get in touch with us at ukrecruitmentteam@uk.mcd.com.
