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The UWS Graduate Apprenticeship BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering is mostly delivered through work-based learning. Typically, you will spend one day every week at UWS. While the work and learning you do in your workplace counts towards more than three quarters of your degree, you will also be a student at the UWS Paisley Campus. All Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) degrees require that applicants are employed in a relevant role in Scotland, and they have the right to live and work in Scotland.
The course uses modern blended learning, industry-led projects, and minimal exam based assessments. It focuses on cultivating professional development skills in project management, enquiry based research, and problem based learning. During your time in UWS you will be supported by a dedicated team of lecturers, you will be assigned a dedicated personal tutor and workplace mentor.
The BEng Civil Engineering (Graduate Apprenticeship), designed in line with Skills Development Scotland Civil Engineering framework, provides you with a broad knowledge of core Civil Engineering subjects.
Hear from a current student talk about the benefits of our BA (Hons) Civil Engineering (GA) course:
This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Candidates must hold a masters or doctorate accredited as further learning for CEng to hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration. See www.jbm.org.uk for further information and details of Further Learning programmes for CEng.
As an apprentice on the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering you will be in relevant employment therefore the GA will build on your existing employability skills.
Graduate Apprentices are productive members of their companies from an early stage. Your learning will be integrated with your workplace activities and your learning and skills are applied in a professional environment right from day one. As a Graduate Apprentice you will be uniquely placed to integrate your academic skills, knowledge and practices with workplace practices.
The BEng Civil Engineering (Graduate Apprenticeship) provides a broad knowledge of core Civil Engineering subject areas so that an apprentice can contribute to planning, designing and implementing Civil Engineering projects.
The course will also equip you with soft skills, such as teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity which will be emphasised throughout the delivery of the programme, and in-line with Skills Development Scotland Civil Engineering framework.
Additionally, you will learn about the practical application of digital technologies for creating efficient digital workflows & thereby enhancing construction productivity performance.
* UWS was rated top in Scotland for Civil Engineering, The Guardian University Guide 2020.
Max Blanchflower, who is currently undertaking the University’s GA Civil Engineering, is a Trainee Site Engineer at George Leslie.
There are so many benefits of studying a GA – the hands-on skills that you learn can be applied immediately to the workplace.
work-based learning
in Scotland for Civil Engineering - Guardian University Guide 2020
To apply for a GA you must be resident in Scotland before you start. The premises you work in must also be located in Scotland. As part of your application, you will have to show that you have the right to live and work in Scotland. You will also need to provide evidence that your employer supports your application.
GAs are open to existing employees and new recruits.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis.
Don’t worry if your qualifications are not listed here, we take a range of factors into account when assessing your application and are happy to consider other alternative combinations of qualifications and experience. Experienced applicants can apply for admission based on Accreditation of Prior Learning / Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning in accordance with the University’s RPL guidelines - contact us for more information.
For Advanced Entry apprentices are required to have completed a relevant MA or have a minimum of 1 year of sector specific work experience at a level equivalent to the point of entry. Applicants with HNC and HND qualifications will also be considered for advanced entry.
Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
Applicants can apply for admission based on Accreditation of Prior Learning / Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning in accordance with the University’s RPL guidelines. Contact us for more information.
This GA in Civil Engineering is a Work-based Learning course which has been developed in partnership with Industry, the education sector and Skills Development Scotland (SDS). This ensures that graduate learning is aligned to Industry needs.
This course fully embraces the principles of Work-Based Learning. It is delivered over four years and you will undertake 120 credits per year (three trimesters per year). Work-based learning and work-based assessment will form the backbone of the course.
Work-based Learning 1 (40 Credits)
Applied Engineering Science (20 Credits)
Engineering Mechanics (20 Credits)
Mathematics for Engineering 1 (20 Credits)
Technical Communications (20 Credits)
Work-based Learning 2 (40 Credits)
Hydraulics (20 Credits)
Design of Structural Elements (20 Credits)
Mathematics for Engineering 2 (20 Credits)
Civil Engineering Materials (20 Credits)
Work-based Learning 3 (40 Credits)
Structural Engineering 1 (20 Credits)
Water Resources Engineering (20 Credits)
Applied Soil Mechanics (20 Credits)
Optional Modules
Group Project (20 Credits)
Negotiated Learning 3 (20 Credits)
Work-based Learning 4 (40 Credits)
Modern Practice in Construction Management (20 Credits)
GA-Structural Engineering 2 (20 Credits)
Advanced Construction Materials (20 Credits)
Ground and Highway Engineering (20 Credits)
The programme is delivered through blended learning with the majority of the learning delivered through Work-based Learning. Students are expected to be on campus for 1 day every week during term time for facilitated workshops and practical sessions to reinforce their online e-learning and workplace experiential learning.
Assessment is through a number of methods including:
Case Studies
Coursework
Field reports
Individual research
Laboratory write-ups
Multiple choice exams
Online discussion boards
Oral presentations
Posters
Practical assessments (e.g. radio broadcast, video clip, web page, app, animation, song, portfolio, etc.)
Reports
Written examinations
£1,820 Cost of study per year (paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
£1,820 Cost of study per year (paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS)
For individuals and businesses who wish to find out more about the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship, please contact our team at apprenticeships@uws.ac.uk.
Fiona Kennedy
Industry Engagement Manager
Dr. Ashwini Konanahalli
Graduate Apprenticeship Course Leader - BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences
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