Degree Apprenticeships help you develop the skilled workforce your business needs. They combine on the job training with study. Your employee receives a master's degree level along with:
increased knowledge of system components and principles of operation
enhanced skills in applying their knowledge to performance analysis and procedures
behaviours that professional engineers need to exhibit to be effective in your business
Degree apprentices may be an existing member of staff or a new recruit.
Our collaborative partnership with industry has ensured that the programme will enable your staff to become accredited engineers with the skills and knowledge to develop themselves and your business.
Our programme:
meets Level 7 of the National Qualifications Framework in Engineering
allows students to work in your company on practical projects to meet your business needs
course content is designed together with industry partners
comprises a five year course leading to a Masters level degree in Power Engineering
includes regular updates with you to review progress
gives your employee the opportunity to study at a highly ranked Russell Group university
This programme is suitable for any industries and businesses in the engineering, utilities and energy sectors. Graduates will be able to develop and apply new technologies to improve safety, reliability and cost-effectiveness within these sectors.
Your staff will benefit from developing a range of skills and knowledge such as:
You can put your levy payments towards funding your employee through the programme. Your employee will not be required to pay any fees and will graduate with an MEng qualification from Newcastle University.
The entire programme normally takes five years to complete with Stage 2 being split over two years to allow a balance between study and practical experience based in the workplace.
The programme is taught through a mix of delivery methods, including online distance learning and workplace based projects to ensure that your needs are balanced with the academic journey of the student.
For more information about the modules on the programme please visit our course page.
If you would like to discuss sending an employee on this course please contact Xander Brouwer, Partnerships Manager for more information.
Prospective apprentices are advised that the University does not accept direct applications for a position on a degree apprenticeship. Businesses place their employees onto the programme, so gaining employment is the first step in this process.