BEng (Hons) Engineering Systems (Graduate Apprenticeship) at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

The BEng (Hons) Engineering Systems Graduate Apprenticeship is a work-based degree for people already employed in engineering, combining higher education with hands-on vocational learning. It takes a systems-based, multi-disciplinary approach and is studied while working, with a work-based mentor. The course is currently undergoing periodic review and reapproval, so module content and structure may change.

Duration: Full time: 4 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers CAD for engineers, electrical, maths, product design, professional practice, strength and applications of materials and thermofluids. Year 2 covers electrical, instrumentation, maths, product design, professional practice and programming for engineers. Years 3 and 4 cover applied maths for engineers, design for quality and reliability, electrical, product design, professional practice and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Energy (renewable, nuclear, oil and gas), manufacturing engineering, engineering design, engineering management, control and instrumentation engineering and process engineering. Graduates may progress to MSc Engineering (General), MSc Mechanical Engineering or MSc Electrical Engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three Scottish Highers at grades BBC or above (Maths at B, Science or Physics at B, plus English or Modern Studies at C), or three A levels at grade D or above in Maths, Science or Physics, plus English or Modern Studies; alternatively National Certificate in Engineering at level 6 or a related discipline. Other relevant qualifications or experience considered individually. Applicants must be at least 16, in employment for a minimum of 21 hours per week with employer approval, resident in Scotland at the start, with the employer's premises in Scotland; suitability is decided by the employer and the university. Advanced entry to year 2: SQA HNC Engineering Systems or other relevant qualification, year 1 of this programme, or a Modern Apprenticeship Diploma in Engineering Level 7. Advanced entry to year 3: SQA HND Engineering Systems or equivalent, or year 2 of this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Students normally domiciled in Scotland, full-time. The page states course fees are funded by SAAS. Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full time: 4 years

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