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