MSc Systems Engineering (Mechatronic) and Engineering Management (Degree Apprenticeship Route) Part-time

The MSc Systems Engineering (Mechatronic) and Engineering Management (Degree Apprenticeship Route) programme is designed to meet the System Engineer (Degree) Level 7 Apprenticeship Standard. Developed by employers, this apprenticeship standard underpins a highly relevant qualification and professional development pathway that supports apprentices to achieve the requisite postgraduate knowledge and skills.

What Can I Do With This Qualification?
This Level 7 apprenticeship aims to support the development of the next generation of master’s level engineers for a range of electronic engineering-related disciplines. On successful completion of the end point assessment, apprentices will be well prepared to take on demanding roles in systems engineering and engineering management. Career opportunities may include positions in project management, engineering design, electronics engineering, network engineering, materials and mechanics, dynamics and control and systems analyst roles.

It’s likely that postgraduate apprentices will seek to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, and this master’s is designed to meet the academic requirements leading to this professional registration. Apprentices may also choose to work towards achieving the standard of International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) systems engineering practitioner. Alternatively, they may choose to undertake further study in order to develop expertise in a specialist area, extend their business management knowledge, or pursue a PhD.

Normally, applicants are expected to have successfully completed an Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, and have appropriate work experience.

Applicants should also have Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics; for instance, GCSE grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent).

Applicants will also be considered if they have alternative equivalent qualifications with extensive relevant work experience.

Applicants holding overseas degrees are very welcome and the equivalence of their qualifications will be assessed by the University.

This course is designed to support apprentices to achieve the standard of International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) systems engineering practitioner. INCOSE is the international professional body for systems engineering.

In addition, this apprenticeship uses UK-SPEC learning outcomes designed to meet the academic requirements leading to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. Please see the Engineering Council UK website for further details of UK-SPEC.

This Degree Apprenticeship skilfully combines study in our vibrant higher education environment with practical and focused work-based learning and experience in your organisation.
Course materials are available online, allowing your apprentices to prepare work at home and make the most of the highly interactive in-class tuition.
Our approach to teaching and learning is ‘student-centred’, so we’ll work with your apprentices on an individual basis, providing tailored help and support throughout their studies.
By studying alongside apprentices from other engineering specialisms or alternative industrial sectors, your apprentices can benefit from a wider range of knowledge and experience that supports cross-disciplinary thinking.
We also offer alternative pathways in Mechanical or Electronic Systems Engineering, and these apprenticeships are part of a well-established suite of master’s programmes offered by the University of Bolton.
Quarterly and annual reviews, where each apprentice, their workplace mentor and a member of our team meet to assess your apprentice’s progress, promote continuing conversation between your workplace and the University. This helps to ensure the success of your apprentices and maximise the value of their studies to your organisation.