BEng (Hons) Graduate Apprenticeship Engineering (Design and Manufacture)

Program Overview

This four-year Graduate Apprenticeship Engineering program, co-designed with employers, equips working professionals with the skills and knowledge to become qualified engineers in Computer-Aided Engineering, Control and Instrumentation, or Electrical Power Engineering Design. Delivered in a blended learning format, the program culminates in IEng registration eligibility and diverse career opportunities in various engineering sectors.

Program Outline

Graduate Apprenticeship Engineering (Design and Manufacture)

Degree Overview:

This four-year Graduate Apprenticeship program aims to equip working professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to become qualified engineers specializing in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), Control and Instrumentation (C&I), or Electrical Power Engineering Design (EP).

The program is co-designed with employers to ensure its alignment with contemporary industry needs and delivered in a blended learning format (online and face-to-face) through GCU Learn, the University's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Graduates will be eligible to apply for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration and can pursue diverse career paths in various engineering sectors.

Outline:

Delivery:

Blended learning (online and face-to-face)

Duration:

4 years

Start Date:

September

Location:

Glasgow

Program Structure:

• Year 1: Core modules focusing on Mathematics, Electrical Principles, Engineering Materials, Integrated Engineering Studies, and Engineering Applications.

• Year 2: Continued core modules and additional modules specific to the chosen specialization (CAE, C&I, or EP).
• Year 3: Advanced core modules and specialization-specific modules.
• Year 4: Final year modules delving deeper into the chosen specialization and culminating in a final project.

Specialization Streams:

• Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE): Focuses on design, analysis, and simulation software, including finite element analysis and computer-aided design.
• Electrical Power Engineering Design (EP): Specializes in power system design, renewable energy integration, and power system analysis and protection.

Assessment:

Assessments are conducted through a variety of methods, including:

• Examinations
• Coursework assignments
• Project work
• Work-based learning

Teaching:

The program is taught by experienced engineering academics and tutors from GCU and industry partners.

Careers:

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various engineering sectors, including:

• Aerospace
• Naval and marine
• Oil and gas and energy
• Pharmaceutical
• Renewables
• Rail and transport
• Power and utilities

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

• Students who successfully complete the program can apply for IEng professional registration.

• needs of working professionals
• Funding for the program is available through the Scottish Funding Council and SAAS Graduate Apprenticeship applications.