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Professional Engineering (Electrical/Electronic)

Electrical/Electronic Technical Support Engineer – Degree Apprenticeship
BEng (Hons)
Duration
5 years
Start
September 2025
Delivery
Blended learning

Our Professional Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) Degree Apprenticeship is designed to give you a solid understanding of engineering. It combines academic study and on the job training to prepare you for a career in electrical and electronic engineering.

Why study with us

  • Build a strong engineering foundation, ensuring versatile problem-solving skills and adaptability.
  • Stay at the forefront of engineering technology with our innovative curriculum.
  • Gain practical, real-world experience as you complete your degree.
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What you'll do

  • You'll learn in a dynamic environment of engineering laboratories, hands-on projects, and real-world industry experience.
  • You'll be taught by industry experts and leading academics, bring cutting edge knowledge to the classroom.
  • You'll have access to our excellent student support services, including careers services, mentorships and academic support.

Who is this course for?

This course is for those who want to gain a rewarding career in the engineering industry. You’ll learn through practical, hands-on experience while simultaneously gaining a degree. 

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Professional qualifications

Upon successful completion of this course, you will have a Professional Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) BEng (Hons) degree.

Future careers

The Professional Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (Electrical/Electronic) prepares you for a wide range of job roles. Engineering skills are in high demand and upon completion of the degree, you can pursue a careers in:

Vacancies

You can register with the government find an apprenticeship service to receive updates on all Degree Apprenticeships.

Entry requirements

Tuition Fees are paid by an Apprenticeship Levy, so it’s free to you, although you won’t qualify for any funding from Student Finance.

  • Level 4 entry (Year 1) UCAS: 104 points at A2 including Maths and Physics or STEM at grade C
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering including Maths units
  • Pass Access Course: 104 points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 104 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 6 in Maths and Physics or STEM
  • T Level: M including Maths and Physics
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
  • Entry to level 5 will be considered on a individual basis, usually with an HNC Engineering or similar which can be mapped against the KSBs and AHEP LOs required at that level

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

  • Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

    We offer a range of support and services to help all apprentices, but you may need a little extra assistance if you have been in Local Authority care and don’t have support from your parents. Find out more about our Care Leaver Bursary for our Degree Apprentice students.

    Find out more about Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary
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Information for employers

An apprentice is employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification, usually for one day a week at one of our campuses or training centres.

This course meets apprenticeship standards and your apprentice will have the knowledge and skills to succeed in their chosen career or progress to the next apprenticeship level.

Benefits to the employer

  • Successful graduates will have an increased ability and skill set within the sector, and enhance a company’s reputation through investing in their workforce.
  • Apprenticeships can provide a way to develop your business and the leaders of tomorrow, while creating a more motivated and productive workforce.
  • Apprenticeships can provide a succession plan, enabling specific skill sets to be retained within your business.

This course is delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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