Overview

The engineering industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies, materials, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. This means employers are looking for engineers who not only have up-to-date technical knowledge, but who can also think across disciplines and adapt to change.

This exciting Engineering Systems (Graduate Apprenticeship) (Hons) degree at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) combines higher education with hands-on vocational learning, offering you the opportunity to earn a degree that is grounded in real-world experience. We take a systems-based, multi-disciplinary approach, designed to help you meet the demands of your role, helping you enhance your existing knowledge, grow your practical skills, and develop into a well-rounded engineer, while applying the skills you acquire directly in your workplace.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:

Energy (renewable, nuclear, oil and gas)

Manufacturing engineering

Engineering design

Engineering management

Control and instrumentation engineer

Engineering management

Process engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

CAD for engineers

Electrical

Maths

Product design

Professional practice

Strength and applications of materials

Thermofluids

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom
Dunoon, United Kingdom
Elgin, United Kingdom
Lerwick, United Kingdom
Fort William, United Kingdom

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 354 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

3 Scottish Highers at grades BBC or above (Maths at B, Science/Physics at B, plus English/Modern Studies at C) OR

3 A levels at grade D or above in Maths, Science/Physics, plus English/Modern Studies

Alternatively, National Certificate in Engineering Level 6 or a related discipline, or equivalent

Applicants with other relevant qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis

Suitability for entry onto this course will be decided by your employer and the university

You must also be:

at least 16 years of age

in employment for a minimum of 21 hours per week and have approval of your employer prior to application

resident in Scotland at the start of the Graduate Apprenticeship and your employer’s working premises must also be located in Scotland

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16950 GBP / year

≈ 16950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £9,250 per year

Living costs

Inverness

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What can I do on completion of my course?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Inverness

Funding

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