BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship) at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

The apprenticeship programme is designed to enable learners in developing knowledge, skills and behaviours required to meet engineering industry standards and enhance attributes to achieve career aspirations or entry to higher level qualifications. The curriculum intent will develop learners to be skilled in specialist areas in meeting employer requirements to investigate and solve day-to-day engineering problems through the collaboration of learners and academic, industry professional experts. The programme further develops occupational behaviours to ensure learners demonstrate problem solving orientation, a safety mindset, adaptability, emotional resilience and a logical approach to deepen engineering skills within their specialist areas.

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, Principles of Engineering Design and Prototyping, Individual Professional Project, Computer Aided Design and Simulation, Mechanical Principles and Experiments, Advanced Mechanical Principles, Dynamics and Control, Management Strategies, Economics and Finance, Thermodynamics, Heat Engines and Thermofluids, Virtual Engineering and Mechanical Simulation, Industry-based Project, Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Automation, Design for Manufacture, Design for Quality and Sustainability.

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Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Manufacturing 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: Four years, including the integrated EPA

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