As an ETP trainee you are allocated a place at university on a regional basis. Trainees are allocated to one of the following:
| Midlands North East and Yorkshire | University of Newcastle | 
| East of England North West | Manchester Metropolitan University | 
| London South East South West | University of the West of England | 
Each university will inform trainees on how their programme will be delivered. Guidance on how much protected private study time is allowed while on the programme is available.