Our Graduate Apprenticeships (GAs) provide a fully funded pathway for individuals to a achieve a degree or for organisations to invest in the talents of their workforce.
The UWS Graduate Apprenticeship BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering emphasises work-based learning, with one day per week at UWS Paisley Campus.
This accredited degree by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), including major engineering institutions, meets academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partly fulfils the academic criteria for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
Covering core Civil Engineering subjects, the Graduate Apprenticeship empowers apprentices to contribute effectively to planning, designing and executing Civil Engineering projects.
The curriculum emphasises the development of soft skills like teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity, aligning with the Skills Development Scotland Civil Engineering framework.
The benefits of Graduate Apprenticeships are significant but don’t take our word for it. Hear from one of our students to discover the power of Graduate Apprenticeships at UWS.
I was always wanting to do Civil Engineering. I thought doing it through work-based learning was the best way to go about it because you are coming out of uni with four years’ experience and obviously the degree on top of it as well.”
Luke Stanley, Civil Engineering GA student
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, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of 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 the Joint Board of Moderators for further information and details of further learning programmes for CEng.
Full-time BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (Graduate Apprenticeship) students starting their studies in September 2024 are eligible to apply for an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) QUEST Undergraduate Scholarship. Successful applicants receive up to £8,000 over the course of their studies and paid work placements every summer.
For more information visit the Institution of Civil Engineers' website.
Apprentices enrolled in the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering program leverage their existing employability skills through relevant employment.
The Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) integrates learning with workplace activities right from the beginning, enabling apprentices to apply their skills in a professional setting. This programme uniquely combines academic knowledge with practical workplace practices.
The course uses blended learning, industry projects, and fewer exams. Students receive support from lecturers, a personal tutor, and a workplace mentor.
Please watch the video featuring our Programme Leader Dr Ashwini Konanahalli discussing various aspects of the courses from professional accreditation to programme modules.
You can view the video for this course by clicking the link below.
Graduate Apprenticeships are available to current employees and new hires. All applications are individually evaluated. If your qualifications are not listed, various factors are considered including alternative combinations of qualifications and experience.
Experienced applicants should also apply Accreditation of Prior Learning/Experiential Learning will be used to review application.
The GA will have entry points at Years 1, 2 and 3 of each academic year. Entry qualifications for the Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) require residency in Scotland before starting, with both your residency and workplace located in Scotland.
All applicants should be in employment and be supported by their employer for the duration of their studies.
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.
All academic degrees/awards at UWS are taught in English. For applicants whose first language is not English*, the University sets a minimum English language proficiency level. All English language qualifications must have been gained within two years of the start of your UWS course.
* applicants who are exempt from English language requirements include:
In general terms, if you are applying to study a course at, or above, Year 1 (SCQF Level 7) bachelor’s degree level, then the UKVI’s minimum level of English proficiency is Common European Framework for References of Languages (CEFR) at B2 (Upper Intermediate).
At UWS, we define our general English language requirements using the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training) as follows:
These are minimum requirements and some courses may require a higher standard for admission†.
† Exceptions to this level of IELTS scoring exist for some accredited or professionally-recognised courses (see IELTS Score Exceptions section below for more information).
For our research degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD, DBA, DProf) applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For Health, Nursing & Midwifery courses that lead to professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (BSc Adult Nursing, MSc Adult Nursing, BSc Mental Health Nursing, MSc Mental Health Nursing, BSc Midwifery and MSc Midwifery), applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
Our BSc Paramedic Science degree leads to professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC); it has different IELTS requirements than other Health-related courses. Although it is not possible to apply for this degree directly as an international student, for applicants who meet SAAS residency requirements and for whom English is not their first language, then the following IELTS scores are required:
For our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and MSc Advanced Biomedical Science degrees, which may lead to professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
Our BA (Hons) Social Work and MSc Social Work degrees are professionally recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council and applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For our Certificate of Higher Education courses, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
In additional to IELTS, we also accept a number of alternative English language for application and admission to our courses for both home/EU and international students at bachelor's degree study at Year 3 (SCQF Level 9), and above. From Cambridge to TOFEL iBT qualifications the number of these qualifications is extensive.
Find out about non-IELTS English Language Tests
UWS has also reviewed a range of High / Secondary School qualifications studied by non-EU applicants that can be used as a basis of entry to a UWS. These range from Botswana GCSEs to USA High School Graduation Diplomas, the number of these qualifications is extensive.
Find out more about international English Language high-hchool qualifications
Applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirements have the option to study one of our preparatory and pre-sessional English courses. The UWS courses available are:
This course fully embraces the principles of Work-Based Learning. It's delivered over four years, with option for advanced entry depending on prior qualifications and experience.
You will undertake 120 credits per year (three trimesters per year). Work-based learning and work-based assessment will be the basis of the course.
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 one 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:
Programme Specification and Module Descriptors for Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses are available to download (PDFs). These provide you with core information concerning your chosen subject.
For individuals and organisations who wish to find out more about the Graduate Apprenticeship BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering, please contact our dedicated team:
You can also get in touch directly with Dr Ashwini Konanahalli, BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering GA Programme Leader:
You can also get in touch with Usman Ahmad, Industry Engagement Manager:
£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
Applicants must meet all of the following:
In addition, you must have employer support to:
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria above, please explore our extensive range of career-focused undergraduate degrees and continuing professional development opportunities.
Please complete the form below and submit as a supporting document as part of your application.
EVIDENCE OF EMPLOYER SUPPORT
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