Engineering Degree Apprenticeships
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Welcome to Warwick
The University of Warwick is one of the UK’s leading universities, with an acknowledged reputation for excellence in teaching and research, for innovation, and for links with business and industry.
The University is consistently highly placed in university rankings, achieving top 10 status in UK league tables and recognised as one of the best universities in the world.
Our Apprenticeships
Our high-quality degree apprenticeships at The University of Warwick inspire apprentices to think critically and innovatively, helping them develop essential skills and a fresh approach that brings benefits to both apprentices and employers. Apprentices learn from academics at the forefront of research in their specialism who are committed to
providing inspirational teaching that develops the apprentice and aligns with employer requirements. Our mix of remote learning and time spent on campus means apprentices will study alongside peers from other organisations, challenging them to think differently, share insights, and explore new perspectives.
Our Campus
Warwick has an award-winning campus situated in the heart of England, just three miles from Coventry city centre. With gorgeous green spaces and woodland areas, the 700-acre university campus has plenty to explore, with a wide range of campus facilities accessible to Warwick apprentices.
Warwick Arts Centre is one of the largest multi-artform venues in the UK and hosts many arts and cultural activities. warwickartscentre.co.uk
The Sports and Wellness Hub is packed with fantastic facilities including a 230-station gym, fitness
spaces, swimming pool, climbing centre, squash courts and multi-purpose sports halls. warwick.ac.uk/sport
The University Library houses over one million printed works, as well as tens of thousands of electronic journals. You will find flexible individual and group study spaces as well as a variety of services to help develop your information skills. warwick.ac.uk/library
Warwick Students’ Union (SU) runs a packed programme of events including gigs, karaoke, open-mic nights and pub quizzes. warwicksu.com
Warwick School of Engineering
As one of the University’s largest academic departments, the School of Engineering offers an exciting range of undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research degrees, alongside two degree apprenticeships.
We are one of the leading engineering schools in the UK, with an integrated approach to engineering education that brings together the key branches of engineering and draws upon our research strengths in core engineering disciplines.
Our two degree apprenticeship programmes have been developed with industry partners, using workbased learning, work-based practice and robust employment-focused
academic design and delivery, to equip you with the knowledge, skills and behaviour to enable you to succeed in your chosen profession.
The academics who teach our students work at the forefront of their subjects and are making internationally significant advances. You’ll also be supported by your fellow degree apprentices, building meaningful friendships that you’ll find become valuable professional networks.
Peter Current Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Degree Apprentice “
The university provides an unparalleled environment for growth, tailored to nurture apprentices throughout their academic and professional careers. I've found the facilities, teaching, and education at The University of Warwick to be at the forefront in the UK in the engineering fields, emphasising high standards for academic qualifications and encouraging apprentices to strive for further professional accreditations through the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
What is a Degree Apprenticeship?
Degree apprenticeships combine the best aspects of higher education with vocational training. They offer a debt-free route to academic study whilst earning a salary, and enable apprentices to graduate ‘work-ready’ with experience of real-life projects.
Our degree apprenticeship programmes at Warwick School of Engineering are designed to enable you to thrive in the workplace. As an apprentice, you are first and foremost an employee of your chosen firm, with much of your learning taking place there. You'll be a full-time salaried employee working as part of a team with real responsibility and learning skills on-the-job. Most of your time will be spent with your employer,
allowing you to gain professional experience: hands-on, vocational training with support from both your line manager and employer mentor. The remaining time will be spent as a student at Warwick.
Our apprentices spend six or seven week-long blocks each year at the University, attending face-to-face teaching such as lectures, seminars and other learning activities, and immersing themselves in the
university experience. Blended elements of the course include lectures and online collaborative work, supported by the University’s electronic Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
VLE will supplement and further the learning begun during residentials, as well as providing academic support for ongoing projects in the workplace.
Assessment methods test the knowledge, skills and behaviours that you gain during your training and include a mix of coursework, presentations, online tests and written examinations.
All assessments will help you to prepare for the End Point Assessment (EPA), the final assessment all apprentices must take to demonstrate occupational competence and successfully complete the apprenticeship.
At Warwick we have developed our apprenticeships with our industry partners to equip you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to succeed in your chosen profession.
We understand the challenges of balancing work with study, so in addition to academic tutors you will have a dedicated University Apprenticeship Tutor to support you throughout the duration of your apprenticeship programme. You will have regular Progress Review Meetings between you, the University and your line manager (the employer) to ensure you receive continuous support and feedback on your apprenticeship journey. Time on campus will allow you to meet one-toone with your academic mentors and tutors, and spend time socialising with your peers.
Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (CEDA)
BEng Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
5 years
Accrediting Institutions:
Our Civil and Infrastructure Engineer Degree Apprenticeship aims to develop civil engineers who are able to provide technical and management input to realise design solutions for complex engineering problems in the built environment, including for buildings, airports, railways, roads, tunnels and bridges.
In the first two years of your degree apprenticeship, you’ll study the foundations of engineering and civil engineering to develop your knowledge on the core principles of analysis, design, sustainability, construction, and health and safety, to grow our future infrastructure and services.
In the third, fourth and fifth years, you'll build on your expertise and focus on the design and construction of civil engineering structures and infrastructure, learning how to plan and manage projects. After the fifth year, you'll have the opportunity
to integrate your knowledge and understanding from the previous five years into your job role by carrying out a real-life civil engineering project within your organisation as part of the final End Point Assessment (EPA).
The course has been developed to meet the requirements of the Degree Apprenticeship Standard ‘Civil Engineer’ and the specific needs of our industry partners, as well as addressing the widening skills gap in this sector. Employers who regularly advertise degree apprentice opportunities in conjunction with our Civil and Infrastructure Engineering BEng include Arup, AtkinsRéalis, London Bridge Associates, Mott MacDonald, Murphy Group and Warwickshire County Council.
Entry Requirements
A level:
AAA to include Mathematics and a Physical Science
BTEC:
BTEC Diploma: D*D* with an A grade A level Mathematics or
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD including two Mathematics units: 'Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems' and 'Further Engineering Mathematics'
Applicants without the Mathematics qualifications listed above will be subject to passing a Maths assessment.
Candidates with non-traditional qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are encouraged to contact us to discuss their eligibility: eng.apprenticeships@warwick.ac.uk
See warwick.ac.uk/ceda for more information.
Further Information
warwick.ac.uk/ceda
We are constantly evolving our courses to keep up with developments in engineering and requirements from industry, so it is important you check our website for the most up-to-date information on module availability.
Modules
Year 1
› Business Management and Professional Skills
› Engineering Structures
› Materials for Net-Zero
› Computational Modelling
› Engineering Mathematics
Year 2
› Construction Management
› Structural Analysis
› Engineering Mathematics and Data Analytics
› Creative and Conceptual Design
Year 4
› Geology and Soil Mechanics
› Transport Systems
› Infrastructure Engineering Project
Year 5
› Hydraulics and Water Resources
› Design of Earth Structures
› Research, Planning and Project Proposal
Electromechanical Engineering (EMDA)
BEng Electromechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
5 years
Accrediting Institutions:
Our Electromechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship aims to develop electromechanical engineers who are able to solve real-world problems using a combination of mechanical and electrical engineering expertise. This occupation requires the understanding of software programming, the ability to interpret data, the use of a range of CAD and software tools, and the operation of mechanical systems via electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic means, in combination with project resources management responsibility.
We offer a unique programme that demonstrates a mix of electrical, mechanical and general engineering input and is designed to meet the evolving skills needed in this sector. In the first two years of the course you will cover the foundations of electromechanical engineering. In the third and fourth years you will focus on systems design, including a group design module.
In the final year you will have the opportunity to integrate your knowledge and understanding from the previous four years into your job role, carrying out a real-life electromechanical engineering project within your organisation.
The course has been developed to meet the requirements of the Degree Apprenticeship Standard ‘Electro-Mechanical Engineer’ and the specific needs of our industry partners, as well as addressing the widening skills gap in this sector. Employers who regularly advertise degree apprentice opportunities in conjunction with our Electromechanical Engineering BEng include AtkinsRéalis, Cummins, DHL, Schneider Electric, RBSL and GE Vernova.
Entry Requirements Modules
A level:
AAA to include Mathematics and a Physical Science
BTEC:
BTEC Diploma: D*D* with an A grade A level Mathematics or
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD including two Mathematics units
Applicants without the Mathematics qualifications listed above will be subject to passing a Maths assessment.
Candidates with non-traditional qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are encouraged to contact us to discuss their eligibility: eng.apprenticeships@warwick.ac.uk
See warwick.ac.uk/emda for more information.
Further Information
warwick.ac.uk/emda
We are constantly evolving our courses to keep up with developments in engineering and requirements from industry, so it is important you check our website for the most up-to-date information on module availability.
Year 1
› Professional Engineering Competencies
› Statics and Dynamics
› Electrical Engineering Principles
› Engineering Design and Application
› Engineering Mathematics
Year 2
› Material and Manufacturing Processes
› Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
› Systems Modelling and Simulation Applied Electronics
Year 4
› Applied Thermodynamic Engineering
› Digital and Embedded Systems
› Electrical Machines and Drives
› Group Project
Year 5
› Individual Project
Hear from our Apprentices
I started my degree apprenticeship straight after completing A levels, after applying for both apprenticeship and full-time courses in Civil Engineering. I chose to follow the degree apprenticeship pathway as I was keen to start practically implementing the theory that I learn at university on real life projects. Studying in this way has helped me to develop a clearer understanding of the university theory, as well as giving me the opportunity to learn from the experience of my colleagues.
I work for Arup, London within their Structural Engineering team and
have had the opportunity to work on a range of buildings projects. I have gained experience in both drawing and 3D modelling work, as well as the application of structural design and analysis. A highlight of my apprenticeship so far has been seeing the structural completion of a project that I worked on, visiting a building that I had modelled in 3D brought to life on site.
I have also been able to spend time throughout my apprenticeship encouraging other young people to consider a career in engineering. This has included co-leading the Arup Buildings London Work Experience
programme, participating in a range of STEM outreach activities and becoming a member of the Women’s Engineering Society Apprentice Board.
I'm really looking forward to continuing to develop my knowledge and skills following from my apprenticeship and working towards becoming a Chartered Engineer, whist continuing to encourage others in their early careers to consider an apprenticeship pathway."
Eleanor Current Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Degree Apprentice
One of the key benefits of doing a degree whilst working is that you can really model what you want to be doing at work around your degree in terms of what you're interested in.
Pranav
Current Electromechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice
There are a lot of stereotypes around apprenticeships: the apprentice makes the cups of tea or does the printing. That is far from what happens, I’ve never been asked to do that. I’m treated as an Engineer, and I do the same work as my colleagues.
Chloe Current Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Degree Apprentice
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HOW TO APPLY
To apply for a degree apprenticeship you will need to find a vacancy with an employer. Check our apprenticeship vacancy page for current opportunities.
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The course information was accurate at the time of publication (September 2024). Our course and module content and schedule are continually reviewed and updated to reflect the latest research expertise at Warwick, so it is therefore very important that you check the relevant course website for the latest information before you apply and when you accept an offer.