Our Professional Engineering (Product Design) Degree Apprenticeship course is designed to give you a solid understanding of engineering. You'll learn how to design and optimise product development systems.
Why study with us
- Build a strong foundation in engineering skills, ensuring versatility and adaptability across sectors.
- We have a unique curriculum which integrates product design principles with mechatronic engineering.
- Gain practical industry experience while studying for your degree.
What you'll do
- Learn in a dynamic environment of engineering labs, hands-on projects and real-world industry experience.
- You'll learn from academic experts and industry leaders, delivering the latest knowledge and techniques.
- Benefit from our outstanding support, including career services, mentorships and academic help.
Who is this course for?
This course is for people who want to pursue a rewarding career in the engineering industry. You’ll build your subject knowledge and experience through your apprenticeship. It will hone skills in both physical and digital product development.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Professional qualification
You will graduate with a degree in Professional Engineering (Product Development) BEng (Hons) - Level 6.
Future careers
This course can lead to a variety of exciting career paths, blending technical expertise with creative problem-solving. Job roles can include:
Vacancies
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Entry requirements
- Level 4 entry (Year 1) UCAS: 104 points at A2 including Maths and Physics or STEM at grade C
- BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering including Maths units
- Pass Access Course: 104 points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 104 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 6 in Maths and Physics or STEM
- T Level: M including Maths and Physics
- IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
- GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
- Entry to level 5 will be considered on a individual basis, usually with an HNC Engineering or similar which can be mapped against the KSBs and AHEP LOs required at that level
Information for employers
An apprentice is employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification, usually for one day a week at one of our campuses or training centres.
This course meets Apprenticeship Standards and your apprentice will have the knowledge and skills to either succeed in their chosen career or progress to the next apprenticeship level.
Benefits for the employer
- Enhance your business' reputation by investing in your workforce, who will have an increased ability and skillset.
- Degree Apprenticeships provide a way to develop your business, while creating a more motivated and productive workforce.
- Apprenticeships can be part of a succession plan, enabling specific skills to be retained within your workforce.
This course is delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing
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