Degree Apprenticeship Postgraduate Engineer in Engineering Management
Our bespoke Postgraduate Engineer in Engineering Management Degree Apprenticeship has been mapped against the Level 7 Postgraduate Engineer Standard (Post graduate Engineer Standard) and is designed for companies who are seeking an innovative curriculum to develop their engineering graduates’ knowledge, skills, competencies and professional behaviours at the level of Chartered Engineer.
Course duration: Two years
Ideal for: Those with Engineering Degree (or good HND in engineering) plus relevant industrial experience
The programme is designed for the development of Post Graduate Engineers who are capable of finding solutions to engineering problems using new or existing technologies, through innovation, creativity and change whilst having an appreciation and understanding of associated risks and technical accountability.
The programme is delivered via bespoke high quality online resources with apprentice learning and skills development facilitated by world class academics from the Department of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management.
Curriculum
The curriculum includes six 10-credit core classes:
- Engineering Risk Management
- Management of Total Quality and Continuous Improvement
- People, Organisation and Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Procurement Management
- Technology and Innovation Management
Further personalisation of studies is possible through the 20 credits of optional classes and the integral 40 credit individual project which allows the apprentice to apply module content to a real workplace situation.
Throughout the 2 years of study each apprentice is supported by a University Academic Mentor who will facilitate the development of effective reflective skills enabling individuals to achieve their potential in terms of evidencing of knowledge, skills and behaviours at the level of C. Eng.
Dr Colin Andrews tells us more about the course and what you'll get out of it.
Completing this course
Upon completion, you'll be awarded:
- a PgDip Postgraduate Engineer in Engineering Management
- a Degree Apprenticeship aligned to the Level 7 Postgraduate Engineer Standard (with successful completion of an End Point Assessment)
Entry Criteria
Applicants will be domiciled in England for at least 50% of their working week.
We have an inclusive admissions approach and applications will be considered on an individual basis with input from employers.
Typically, entrants will have an Engineering Degree (or good HND in engineering) plus relevant industrial experience.
It is a requirement by the Education and Skills Funding Agency that an apprentice holds or achieves an approved level 2 qualification in both Maths and English before they can successfully complete the apprenticeship. Such evidence can include GSCE/O Level grade C/4 or higher.
How to Apply
The Programme Team will be happy to work with employers to streamline the recruitment process for new apprentices. If you are interested in this Degree Apprenticeship programme, we'd be delighted to speak with you, please email: eng-da-pg@strath.ac.uk
