Product Design and Development Engineer (Degree Apprenticeship)
This engineering apprenticeship provides students with the skills to design and create products before launching them on the market.
Degree apprenticeships enable students to gain industry-relevant skills, with most learning based in the workplace. Employers lead staff development, with course fees subsidised by government funding.
This degree apprenticeship in product design and development explore all stages of creating a product, from concept to launch. This includes working in concept studios, rapid prototyping, assembly and analysing performance.
Students gain expertise in materials, product design, computer-aided manufacturing, prototyping and project management. They graduate as skilled product design and development engineers who can work in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Degree apprenticeship
Applications are made through the apprenticeships programme.
Department
Duration
4 years part-time
Start month
September
UK/international fees
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
Welcome to our Degree Apprenticeship course. When you join us, you'll be taught by an experienced team whose expertise and knowledge closely reflects the modules of this course. The team includes senior academics, professional practitioners with industry experience, lab technicians, and external experts who provide guest lectures on some modules. Our PhD researchers also offer lab support, which our undergraduate students find very useful. Our teaching is research informed and over 65% of our teaching team holds a formal teaching qualification (a number that is growing annually).
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Entry requirements
If you are
Applicants must be employed by a sponsoring organisation. Programme-specific entry requirements apply, as agreed with the sponsoring organisation.
Typical entry requirements for our engineering apprenticeship degrees are as follows:
112 UCAS points from:
- A-levels (subjects may be specified by your employer)
- An appropriate BTEC National award
- A recognised Access to Engineering course
- Other relevant qualifications, if accepted by your employer, including progression from an appropriate Level 3 apprenticeship programme
- Relevant experience, including experience gained from voluntary activities.
You will also need GCSE in English (language or literature) and maths at grade 4/C, or equivalent qualifications.
For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.
Alternatively, please contact us:
- By telephone: +44 (0)20 8331 8136.
- By email: international@gre.ac.uk.
Further information about entry
To be eligible for entry to this course you should be employed in this field.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use prior learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
In a typical week learning takes place through a combination of:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- 1-to-1 tutorials
Further details to be confirmed.
Seminars enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Contact hours may fall between 9am and 9pm, depending on your elective courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
A common first year across Engineering programmes results in large lecture groups of 100+ students. However, in order to enhance your learning experience, practical class sizes typically vary from 5 to 30 students depending on the module. Similarly, tutorials operate in the same way as practical sessions with class sizes varying according to the nature of the module being studied.
Independent learning
Apprentices spend the majority of their time in the workplace, gaining hands-on knowledge of their organisation and contributing to the effective running of the laboratory. It is a requirement that apprentices allocate 20% of their time to learning outside the job, including attendance at University and self-study.
Apprentices are expected to work outside of their university contact hours to complete any additional reading, homework and tutorial preparation, and to work on their final assessment report for each module.
Overall workload
Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 100 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 200 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.
Assessment
On this course, students are assessed by:
- Examinations
- Coursework
Further details to be confirmed.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include ‘practice’ assessments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days of the coursework submission date. Examination results will be available within 28 days.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
The course fees are shared between government and employers. Visit our degree apprenticeships pages to find out how the cost of your course is met.
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from just over £100 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Other costs
The cost of the apprenticeship can be paid by one of two methods:
The apprenticeship levy
The employer must pay into the apprenticeship levy to be eligible for this form of payment. Please see this article for more information on the apprenticeship levy
Government sponsored
If the employer is classed as an SME (small to medium sized enterprise), you are eligible for government sponsorship for up to 90% of the cost of the course. The employer has to pay the remaining 10% of the cost. The cost of the apprenticeship is the number of credits the students undertakes plus the cost of the End Point Assessment.
Please contact apprenticeships@greenwich.ac.uk for a bespoke cost as this varies from programme to programme.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
This course is a popular choice for furthering your career in your workplace.
Do you provide employability services?
It is expected that apprentices will already be in employment relating to their chosen discipline.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
On their first day, apprentices are allocated an Academic Mentor, who remains their first point of contact for the duration of their studies. The Academic Mentor plays a crucial role in helping apprentices feel a sense of belonging, and in guiding and supporting their journey.
The Academic Mentor is also available as a contact for employers, whether for queries or concerns, or simply to find out how their apprentices are progressing. Academic Mentors visit the apprentices and their employers in their workplace regularly. This can also be arranged via video/conference call.
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