Degree apprenticeships build links with industry

Trainee engineers will be able to combine work and study, from September 2018, with an Engineering Degree Apprenticeship.

The University is offering engineering courses in mechanical, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or electronic engineering.

Degree Apprenticeships are a pathway to gaining a degree-level qualification, while also gaining on-the-job practical salaried experience within their industry. Degree Apprenticeships are tuition-free.

The degree apprenticeships have been developed in consultation with employers and will be delivered at the University’s Hatfield campus.

Dr Rodney Day, Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology, writes:

“We know that employers value the active learning experience that is part of all of our engineering and technology courses and we’ve included this element in our degree apprenticeships to ensure our students develop industry relevant skills.”

It is one aspect of a nationwide initiative to encourage engineering communities, including universities and schools to inspire the next generation of engineers.

“The new degree apprenticeships in engineering are another example of how our close links with industry are bringing benefits to both local and regional businesses, and our students,” said Day.