Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship)

Program Overview

The MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering (PG Engineer Degree Apprenticeship) combines university education and work-based learning to develop advanced knowledge and skills for solving complex engineering problems. It prepares apprentices for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and roles in industries applying Industry 4.0 technologies. The program includes off-the-job learning, industry mentorship, and a work-based research project for practical experience. Graduates are well-equipped for advanced roles in design, development, or research in electrical and electronic engineering.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Our MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering (PG Engineer Degree Apprenticeship) allows you to invest in your workforce by combining university education, work-based learning and ongoing professional development. While working as a valuable part of your team, your apprentices can gain the advanced knowledge and skills needed to develop innovative solutions to complex electrical and electronic engineering problems and assemble their portfolio toward achieving Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. Our expert staff will guide them in developing effective project planning and management skills, gaining postgraduate research and problem-solving skills, and learning when to seek advice from subject experts and senior colleagues. The course is designed to meet professional institution standards in the UK and support you in achieving Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Assessment:

For the degree element of this programme, we assess each apprentice’s performance through a strategic blend of reports, presentations, portfolios and other assignments. In addition to the assessments associated with the degree programme, apprentices will undertake the end point assessment at the end of the apprenticeship period.

Teaching:

Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a multi-faceted discipline, so we use a wide range of teaching and learning methods. These are designed to fully engage apprentices, helping them develop the skills, knowledge, self-awareness, and behaviours essential for success in this field. Learning focuses on your workplace environment – your apprentices will spend the majority of their time gaining on-the-job knowledge and experience. They will also complete at least six hours per week in off-the-job learning, including studying at the university. As well as attending timetabled lectures, seminars, workshops, practical sessions and tutorials, apprentices will also be expected to allocate significant time to independent and self-directed studies. For example, building a portfolio of evidence, background reading, revisiting practical work, attending lectures and technical meetings provided by professional bodies, preparing for seminars, working on assignments and revising for exams will support their timetabled learning and develop good habits for lifelong learning. The use of the University’s virtual learning environment, Moodle, will also support learning. Your organisation will need to provide each apprentice with a workplace mentor to support their development. They will also benefit from regular reviews from a University tutor. The workplace mentor, University tutor and apprentice will work together to create the individual learning plan required to progress the apprentice’s professional body membership. We expect graduate apprentices to be sought after in industries such as manufacturing, transport, communications, healthcare, power and defence. On successful completion of the end point assessment, apprentices will be well prepared to take on demanding advanced electrical and electronic engineering roles in design, development and operations, or research and testing. In particular, they will be well suited to design or development roles that focus on using and implementing industry 4.0 standard technologies. Postgraduate apprentices will likely seek to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, and this master’s degree is designed to meet the academic requirements leading to this professional registration. They possess a wide range of professional experience, industry knowledge, technical expertise and academic credentials that help them support and guide apprentices throughout their studies. During the final stage of the course, your apprentice will undertake a substantial work-based research project, the nature of which will be identified and developed through consultation between your organisation and the University. As well as offering your apprentice valuable experience, this live project can provide you with genuine insight into potential opportunities or improvements that can benefit your organisation.