BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship) at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

The Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer apprenticeship programme is designed to enable learners' knowledge of electrical, electronics and embedded software systems. Apprentices will develop competencies specific to roles within their chosen sector through efficiencies applied in the design, development and testing of circuits to support systems or devices that are capable of being manufactured at a competitive cost, provide a useful function, offer affordability whilst remaining reliable and safe in use. Industrial sectors that rely heavily on Embedded Systems Design and Development Engineers include Aerospace, Automotive, Automation and Instrumentation, Robotics, Information and Computer Technology, Defence, Energy (including renewables), Transport and Consumer Electronics.

What you will study

Modules include Science and Materials for Engineers, Mathematics for Engineers, Principles of Engineering Design and Prototyping, Individual Professional Project, Computer Aided Design and Simulation, Mechanical Principles and Experiments, Management Strategies, Economics and Finance, Measurement, Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineering, Industry-based Project, Mechatronic and Embedded Systems, Design of Electropneumatic, PLC and Microprocessor Systems, Power Systems Analysis, Smart Grids and All-Electric Vehicles, Advanced Power Electronics, Machines and Drive, Design for Quality and Sustainability.

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Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Embedded Electrical Electronic Systems Design & Development 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 + 6 months EPA

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