Engineering Studies (Learning at Work) (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

The Engineering Studies (Learning at Work) (Hons) at University of Portsmouth is designed for busy people. You can negotiate the pace of your studies around your existing commitments. Your work-based projects have flexibility in their submission deadlines, and with no residential requirements you can study wherever is most convenient for you.

Because the course is work-based, you need to already be in a full-time, part-time or voluntary role. You'll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company while giving you the knowledge, skills and confidence to solve the complex engineering issues that can arise in the workplace.

When you complete the course, you'll improve your career prospects and have the skills and knowledge to perform more effectively in your job.

On this course, you'll:

• Design your programme of study to match your personal and professional goals, as well as your employer's objectives
• Develop your ability to analyse problems, research and propose solutions, and make important decisions
• Take part in work-based learning (WBL) projects that ensure the knowledge you develop is relevant to your employer's business
• Get an optional 1-day induction in Portsmouth at the start of the course, if it suits you
• Develop your learning plan with the University and your employer, so you can make an effective contribution to your workplace as you learn
• Have full access to our student support services and community, including study support
• Tap in to our Library's electronic resources, which you can access from anywhere with a Web connection
• Choose a Workplace Mentor to support your learning – someone at work who can offer advice, guidance, and moral support
• Have support from an academic tutor specialising in your area of study and a University learning manager who oversees your programme
• Use online tutorials and lectures to help you with study skills, including your analytical and writing skills