Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer Apprenticeship - BEng (Hons)
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The skills shortages in the engineering sector has been recognised by the government, and a report published by the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2016 has reported that the UK will have a shortage of more than one million engineers/technicians by the year 2020 unless action is take....
- Level Apprenticeship
- Study mode Blended Learning
- Award BEng (Hons)
- Start date September 2025
- Subject
- Location City Centre
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Overview
The skills shortages in the engineering sector has been recognised by the government, and a report published by the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2016 has reported that the UK will have a shortage of more than one million engineers/technicians by the year 2020 unless action is take.
Ongoing updates from the government publications continue to show the need for professionally accredited engineers which the proposed degree apprenticeships will address.
This degree apprenticeship is fully informed and supported by industry practice and recognised research in design and delivery of modules by experienced staff who have extensive industry experience.
The curriculum is practice led and cultivates problem solving skills, improving communication through effective real-life project work, work experience, and cases. Team working on real life scenarios develop professional competence and prepares you for further employment opportunities and career development.
This degree apprenticeship has been developed to provide you with a good knowledge of a range of electrical and electronic principles including embedded systems and control as part of your development to become a fully rounded engineer within this discipline.
Throughout this apprenticeship, you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art technology and resources, plus you’ll have the opportunity to secure yourself an industry placement, giving you instrumental electrical engineering work experience. It will give you an understanding of the social, commercial, legal, ethical, economic and environmental factors associated with engineering, as well as comprehensive knowledge of the science and mathematics associated with the discipline.
You will also develop the key transferrable skills that modern employers require, such as problem solving, project planning, presentation and communication. Our competitions, such as the annual Engineering Show, which includes the international micro-mouse competition, gives you the opportunity to participate in a range of competitions centered on autonomous and non-autonomous robotic vehicles.
This apprenticeship focuses on project-based activities, giving you lots of opportunity to work in teams on projects from design to implementation. This will enhance your practical experience of applying engineering science to real world problems, working in multidisciplinary teams to develop your interpersonal skills, and prepare you for a key aspect of modern engineering practice. Problem solving and project management are key skills for an engineer, and our focus on practical experience will help to improve your skills in these highly sought after areas.
How to apply
You apply for a degree apprenticeship in the same way you apply for a normal job. You’ll need to submit an application to the recruiting employer.
Employers advertise degree apprenticeships throughout the year and there is no application cycle like there is with university applications. The vacancy will state when the application deadline is, and when the apprenticeship is due to start.
You cannot apply directly to the University for a degree apprenticeship. To apply for an apprenticeship, you first need to find one that you are interested in applying for.
Find an Apprenticeship is the government website where the majority of apprenticeship vacancies are advertised. It only shows live jobs (so it won’t tell you previous vacancies, nor what’s coming up), so you will need to check it regularly to see new vacancies as the employers advertise them.
Apprenticeship Course Requirements
Level 4
In order to complete this apprenticeship a learner must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
| Module Name | Credit Value |
|---|---|
| Engineering Principles 1 | 20 |
| Mathematical Modelling 1 | 20 |
| Engineering Practice | 20 |
| Engineering Principles 2 | 20 |
| Mathematical Modelling 2 | 20 |
| Integrated Engineering Project | 20 |
Level 5
In order to complete this apprenticeship a learner must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
| Module Name | Credit Value |
|---|---|
| Mathematics for Signals and Systems | 20 |
| Analogue and Digital Electronics | 20 |
| Engineering Electronic Systems | 20 |
| Leading Engineering Endeavour | 20 |
| Microcontroller System Design and Programming | 20 |
| Electronics Project | 20 |
Level 6
In order to complete this apprenticeship a learner must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
| Module Name | Credit Value |
|---|---|
| Digital Filters and Spectral Analysis | 20 |
| Embedded Systems and Control | 20 |
| Communication Systems and Networks | 20 |
| High Frequency and Power electronics | 20 |
| Individual Honours Project | 40 |
Facilities & Staff
Our Facilities
Our state-of-the-art Engineering labs and workshops provide the perfect setting for practical work with modern-day teaching and learning facilities. We pride ourselves on equipping our students with the skill set that they need not only working on industry standard equipment, but having industrial links, which set them up perfectly for a career in engineering.
We are currently undertaking a £400 million investment programme in our facilities, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus. As part of this, our facilities in Millennium Point have undergone a £6.5 million investment to include a new maker area, engineering labs and equipment.
We have invested in industry-standard facilities to support the practice-based elements of our Engineering courses and give students as much practical learning as possible, to prepare for industry placements and job opportunities after graduation. Students have access to our facilities during classes, and can book out of class sessions with our specialist technicians.
We are a partner of the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) and have secured £1.1 million of government funding for investment in brand-new equipment and facilities. Funding of £808,000 from the Department for Education has supported our development of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Test Rig, an Additive Manufacturing Machine (3D printer) and a material testing-split zone furnace.
The IoT has enabled procurement of new technologies for material testing, electronics prototyping and production and 3D scanning to compliment computer aided design for manufacture