BEng (Hons) Civil and Structural Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship) at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

Buckinghamshire New University’s Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship is a four-year programme designed to fully satisfy the requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with a strong emphasis on applications of theories and work-based learning and assessment. This apprenticeship provides a flexible pathway for employees to access higher education opportunities whilst working in industry. Apprentices will develop competencies in structural analysis, design, fluid mechanics, soil mechanics, surveying, and transport engineering.

What you will study

Buckinghamshire New University’s blended learning model is designed to be flexible around the needs of apprentices and work load. This includes online, face-to-face and self directed learning which learners have fed back providers greatest flexibility around work, caregiving and other life commitments. Modules include Science and Materials for Engineers, Mathematics for Engineers, Computer Aided Design and Simulation, Individual Engineering Project and Management, Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Modelling & Analysis of Electromechanical Systems, Construction Management, Soil Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Surveying for Engineers, Structural Analysis and Design 1, Transport Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship apprentices must meet the following requirements: Government approved Level 2 Maths and English Qualification (e.g. GCSE or Functional Skills). Candidates without level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. Typically 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Mathematics, English and a Science, Technology or Engineering related subject. A Levels at grade C or above in both a Mathematical based subject and a Science, Technology, Engineering or additional Mathematics related subject, or 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC at level 3. Entrants from the direct entrant route who are not on the apprenticeship programme must have completed to level 3 of their studies and will not be required to do the NVQ L4. Apprentices must be employed in a related role, have the right to live and work in the UK and meet government apprenticeship funding rules (including at least 3 years UK residence).

Domestic applicants: GBP 27,000 for the whole programme. Total apprenticeship cost, normally paid by the employer through the Apprenticeship Levy or Co-Investment Fund Source

Intake: Autumn

Duration: 48 Months

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