University of Sunderland

BEng (Hons) Engineering Practice (Apprenticeship)

University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom

Course overview

The BEng (Hons) Engineering Practice course offers two exciting pathways: Manufacturing Engineering Practice or Electronic and Electrical Engineering Practice. For all engineering degree apprenticeship students, Stage 3 looks at key changes in the world, such as new laws, environmental challenges, and economic shifts, and you'll learn how they impact the engineering and manufacturing industries. You’ll also build your professional skills, helping you become more confident and capable in your job, not just in your technical role, but in the wider business too.

A big part of this year is your individual project. You’ll work on this at your workplace, using your engineering knowledge to solve real-life problems. As you progress through the course, you'll make an increasing contribution to your employer and will become a highly regarded employee capable of applying engineering knowledge and skills to solve real problems in a commercial context.

Key highlights

  • Choice of Manufacturing or Electronic and Electrical Engineering Practice pathways
  • Explores how laws, environment and economics affect engineering industries
  • Builds professional and wider business skills alongside technical expertise
  • Individual project completed at your workplace solving real problems
  • Work-based learning applying engineering knowledge in a commercial context

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — You'll usually have gained the equivalent of 112 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject area or have relevant work experiences.
  • Additional condition: minimum_age — 16+ · If you're aged 16-18 at the start of the course, you must hold GCSEs in maths and English language at a minimum of grade C or numerical grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), or be willing to work towards achi…
  • GCSE: C — to include Mathematics, English Language

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Engineering Project Engineer

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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