The deal

There are many ways you could fund a degree, from selling ad space on your pet to slogging it out at the summer job from hell. If you do make it, there's no guarantee you'll get a job when you graduate. The only thing you can sure of is being in debt.

Get smart and apply for our Retail Development Programme instead. A three-year business degree at one of two universities, Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University or Ashcroft International Business School, it's a breath of fresh air. We'll cover your tuition fees for the three years, provide you with paid work experience and, upon successful graduation, give you a job as a Branch Manager or Assistant Branch Manager.

You'll not only gain a degree, you'll also develop as a business professional and potential future leader in Retail Banking at Barclays. You'll learn how to deliver exceptional retail business performance by leading and motivating a team dedicated to customer sales and service. But above all, you'll become an innovative fresh thinker who can bring new strategies to life and make our branches places that can our customers can expect the highest levels of service.

As well as no fees, paid work experience and a guaranteed job, you'll also enjoy a range of other benefits including 21 days holiday during your time in-branch, clear performance development and a range of staff discounts. As work placements will be across the UK, you must be willing to relocate.

Click on the links on the right to view full details of the Barclays Retail Development Programme at Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University and Ashcroft International Business School.