Product Design and Development Engineer, BEng Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)
This engineering apprenticeship provides apprentices with the skills to design and create products before launching them on the market.
Degree apprenticeships enable apprentices 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.
Apprentices 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.
School
Location
Duration
5 years part-time
Start month
September
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below.
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.
Come and meet us
We are offering virtual events so that you can still experience how Greenwich could be the right university for you.
Next Open Days
Got a question?
To find out more about our Open Days and Campus Tours or if you need any assistance, please email opendays@gre.ac.uk.
Entry requirements
If you are
Applicants must be employed by a sponsoring organisation within the UK. Programme-specific entry requirements apply, as agreed with the sponsoring organisation.
Typical entry requirements for our engineering apprenticeship degrees are as follows:
104 tariff points from:
- A-levels (subjects may be specified by your employer). Preferred subjects would be mathematical and a science-based subject.
- An appropriate BTEC National award (90+ credits).
- 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.
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
Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.
Seminars and workshops 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. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your 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
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen.
You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, 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.
Other costs
The cost of the apprenticeship can be paid by one of three 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
Apprenticeship levy transfer
Large employers that pay the apprenticeship levy can choose to transfer up to 25% of their levy funds each year to businesses, to pay for their apprenticeship training. More details are available from: Transferring your apprenticeship levy to another business - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Government sponsored (co-investment Model)
If the employer is classed as an SME (small to medium sized enterprise), you are eligible for government sponsorship for up to 95% of the cost of the apprenticeship. The employer has to pay the remaining 5% of the cost plus the additional third-party EPA costs, if applicable.
The cost of the apprenticeship is the number of credits the apprentice undertakes plus the cost of the End Point Assessment, where applicable.
Please contact apprenticeships@greenwich.ac.uk for a bespoke cost as this varies from course to course.
Careers and placements
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 your first day, apprentices are allocated an Academic Mentor, who remains your first point of contact for the duration of your studies.
The Academic Mentor plays a crucial role in helping apprentices feel a sense of belonging, and in guiding and supporting your journey. The Academic Mentor is also available as a contact for employers, whether for queries or concerns, or to find out how their apprentices are progressing. Academic Mentors visit you and the employer at the workplace regularly, though it can also be arranged as a video/conference call.
Not quite what you were looking for?
We've got plenty of other courses for you to choose from. Browse our undergraduate courses or check our related courses below.....
Studying engineering at the University of Greenwich
Gain a solid foundation in all aspects of engineering in specialist labs on our Medway Campus and choose the area you want to specialise in later in your studies.
Visit our engineering degrees page.
Engineering subjects
Chemical engineering degrees
Study in specialist laboratory facilities at our Medway Campus where you’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a professional chemical engineer, using the latest equipment and simulation software.
Civil engineering degrees
Discover pioneering approaches in specialist laboratory facilities on our Medway Campus, where you will use the latest surveying equipment and learn how to apply them in real-world scenarios.
Computer engineering and cybernetics degrees
These pioneering degrees combine technical engineering with an impressive depth of computer theory. You'll gain the specialist knowledge and skills needed to work in this cutting-edge industry.
Construction degrees
Our range of courses, some of which are professionally accredited, will give you the skills and knowledge you need to start, or develop, your career.
Electrical and electronic engineering degrees
Learn how to make the world a better, more connected place. You will study in specialist lab facilities on our Medway Campus and benefit from our close ties with engineering companies such as BAE Systems and Ford.
Engineering management degrees
Combine solid technical skills in engineering with business enterprise management skills. Studying on our Medway Campus, you will benefit from specialist and integrated lab facilities.
Engineering technology degrees
Learn how to apply engineering to a range of real-world problems. Studying on our Medway Campus, you will develop the skills and knowledge you need to drive changes in product design using the latest technological advances.
Mechanical engineering degrees
This is one of the broadest areas of engineering. You will learn about the design, construction and operation of mechanical systems. Studying at our Medway Campus, you’ll benefit from our strong links with local industry.
Mode of study
Select from the dropdown below.
| Course level | |
| UCAS code | |
| Duration | |
| Location |