Graduate Apprenticeships are an innovative route to a degree qualification blending academic study with work-based learning, supported by the students employer. The Graduate Apprenticeship in BEng (Hons) Engineering: Design and Manufacture covers a blend of engineering design and manufacture topics.

It includes a thorough grounding in engineering principles, concepts and theories while appreciating the complexity and interaction of managerial, technical and environmental issues in the modern workplace.

The course provides students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to support career development in engineering design, manufacturing engineering, engineering operations management and engineering project management. Students will learn how to apply their knowledge and skills to the solution of real world problems, analysing and evaluating practical issues involved in the design, specification, manufacturing technologies, maintenance and commissioning of mechanical equipment and associated systems.

Learning Methods

The course is designed to meet the national frameworks developed by Skills Development Scotland, the subject frameworks of the QAA and the skill and knowledge areas identified as crucial by industry. The teaching and learning strategy for this course is characterised by a commitment to ensuring a genuine interaction between theoretical and work-based learning. It enables the student to acquire and develop the subject knowledge and understanding necessary for successful professional employment.