Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development, BEng Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)

Program Overview

This engineering apprenticeship program equips apprentices with the skills and design techniques required for embedded electronic systems engineering through a combination of workplace learning and academic study. It prepares apprentices for careers in various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, robotics, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. The program is mapped to the ST0151 standard and has been designed in consultation with industry to ensure alignment with the latest trends. Apprentices benefit from practical training and flexible learning at the Medway Campus while also allocating time for self-study and university attendance.

Program Outline

Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development, BEng Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)

Degree Overview:

This engineering apprenticeship program is designed to help apprentices advance their careers as embedded electronic design engineers within their current workplaces. It provides industry-relevant skills through a combination of workplace learning and academic study. The program focuses on equipping apprentices with the essential skills and design techniques required for embedded electronic systems engineering.

Objectives:

• Provide apprentices with the key skills and design techniques required for embedded electronic systems engineering.
• Cover topics such as electrical components and circuits, digital hardware and software design, analogue electrical design techniques, and project planning.
• Benefit employers and employees from various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, robotics, telecommunications, and consumer electronics industries.
• Ensure the program is aligned with the latest industry trends through collaboration with employers, professional bodies, and student feedback.
• Applied Engineering Practice (Level 4, 30 credits): This module provides practical experience in engineering principles and applications.
• Design and Materials (30 credits): This module covers design principles and the properties of materials used in engineering.
• Engineering Mathematics 1 (30 credits): This module introduces fundamental mathematical concepts and their application in engineering.

Year 2:

• Analogue Electronics (15 credits): This module explores the principles and applications of analogue electronics.
• Digital and Embedded Electronic Systems (15 credits): This module focuses on digital and embedded electronic systems design.
• Software Engineering (15 credits): This module covers software engineering principles and practices.
• Applied Engineering Practice (Level 5, 30 credits): This module provides further practical experience in engineering principles and applications.
• Advanced Mathematics for Engineers (15 credits): This module builds upon the mathematical concepts introduced in Year 1.

Year 3:

• Control and Instrumentation (15 credits): This module explores the principles and applications of control and instrumentation systems.

Year 4:

• Individual Project (30 credits): This module involves a significant individual project that allows apprentices to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem.
• Hardware Systems and Control (15 credits): This module focuses on hardware systems and control techniques.
Assessments typically include a combination of coursework, exams, and practical assessments.

Teaching:

• The program is delivered through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
• Timetabled learning includes lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials.
• Practical sessions are conducted in small groups to enhance the learning experience.
• The program is taught by an experienced team of academics, professional practitioners, lab technicians, and external experts.
• PhD researchers provide lab support to undergraduate students.

Careers:

The program prepares apprentices for careers as embedded electronic design engineers in various sectors, including:

• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Robotics
• Telecommunications
• Consumer electronics

Other:

• The program is mapped to the ST0151 Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer (degree) standard.
• The program has been designed in consultation with industry.
• The University of Greenwich's world-class research contributes to the high quality of teaching.
• Apprentices benefit from practical training and flexible learning at the Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.
• Apprentices are expected to allocate 20% of their time for learning outside the job, including self-study and attending university.