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Electronic Engineering (Top-Up) (Degree Apprenticeship) at University of Portsmouth - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Portsmouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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7Dec
University of Portsmouth Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Overview If you’re already working, and want to top up your HND or Foundation degree to a full honours degree, this Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer top-up degree apprenticeship is ideal. Typically, on this 1-year course, you'll spend 1 day a week studying for your degree and the other 4 days in work, but there may be occasional additional days you'll spend at the University. The Government or your employer pay your tuition fees – so it doesn’t cost you anything. This degree apprenticeship is suitable for anyone over 18, that has a HND, Foundation degree, or 2 years of degree study in a relevant subject with overall grade of merit, or above. You'll study with other apprentices and students in a way that reflects real working relationships. You'll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company. You'll graduate with a BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering. Accredited by: This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). What you'll experience On this course, you’ll:

  • Get a full honours degree, while earning a salary
  • Develop knowledge and skills in electronic engineering, covering topics such as advanced electronic systems, digital signal processing and embedded systems
  • Get a personal tutor from the University and a workplace mentor
  • Have access to labs equipped with industry-standard experimental and computational hardware and software, including FPGA target hardware, conveyor belts and Matlab
  • Meet like-minded professionals to build a network of peers
  • Get practical work experience in your job, giving you an advantage over students who do a traditional degree
  • Have access to the University's student support services and community including the Library, study support, sports and recreation facilities, and the Students’ Union
You'll typically go to university 1 day a week to attend lectures, seminars and workshops, but there may be occasional additional days you'll spend at the University. On any weeks you don't go to University, you'll still spend 20% of your time studying or training away from your normal working environment. Careers and opportunities The specialist skills and knowledge you develop on this apprenticeship will help you advance your career and boost your promotion prospects. With a degree, you could also study at Master's level after the course. "I previously found it hard to balance college work during the day and part-time retail work in the evenings, so the degree apprenticeship is a perfect way to earn whilst I learn. My responsibilities at work have given me experience that I can apply in the learning environment as well as confidence which helps with assessments such as presentations." Tom Colbeck, Degree Apprentice

Modules

Modules currently being studied:

  • Advanced Electronic Systems
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Individual Project
  • Real-time Embedded Systems
  • VHDL and FPGA Systems
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

Assessment method

You’ll be assessed through:

  • end-of-year exams
  • computer-based tests
  • coursework
  • presentations
You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Engineering and Technology, Institution of

How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, foundation degree or Advanced Diploma, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc), in a relevant subject. All applicants to the Degree Apprenticeship courses must have an acceptable Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics. Acceptable qualifications include GCSE with grade C/4 or above and Functional Skills with Pass - please note that we are not able to accept all kinds of Level 2 qualifications, so if you are unsure whether you have a suitable qualification please get in touch. If you do not have an acceptable qualification you will be required to take an additional assessment during the application process.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

Portfolio

All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

Other

All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The course fee is shared between the Government and some employers, meaning no cost to you as the degree apprentice. Please see http://www.port.ac.uk/degree-apprenticeships/ for further information.
Electronic Engineering (Top-Up) (Degree Apprenticeship) at University of Portsmouth - UCAS