CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY · UNITED KINGDOM
Postgraduate Engineer Apprenticeship
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
24 mo
Duration
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Tuition / yr
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Language
Master's
Level
- PgDipQualification
- 24 monthsDuration
- Part-timeAttendance Mode
- Industry-focusedApproach
- Level 7 Apprenticeship StandardAccreditation
The Postgraduate Engineer Apprenticeship is a Level 7 standard designed to develop early-career engineering management professionals. This part-time program allows organisations to enhance their workforce's engineering competence while contributing to the company's capabilities. It is ideal for businesses looking to accelerate the development and retention of their engineering talent through a robust postgraduate training offering, leveraging Apprenticeship Levy contributions. Cranfield University manages the entire apprenticeship process.
Curriculum
The programme leads to a PgDip Engineering Competence, consisting of eight modules and a group project. Modules are designed to provide a blend of leading-edge engineering and management skills within an engineering context, mapped against the Postgraduate Engineer Standard. Awards for each module are 10 credits, with the group project worth 40 credits.
- Core Modules
- General Management
- Design-Driven Innovation
- Product Development
- Operations Management
- Business Process Analysis and Engineering
- Cost Engineering
- Manufacturing Systems Engineering
- Project and Programme Management
- Group Project
- Group Project
Careers
This apprenticeship equips early-career engineering management professionals with advanced skills to analyze business processes, identify innovation opportunities, manage projects, develop new products, refine operations, and deliver improved results. Graduates will be prepared for roles focused on engineering management and organisational development.
- Engineering Management
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Product Development
Entry requirements
Graduate EngineerTo be mapped against the Level 7 Postgraduate Engineer Apprenticeship Standard.
This programme is designed for companies to develop their graduate engineers. Specific entry requirements will depend on the organisation's needs and the Apprenticeship Standard.
Fees
Tuition (international)Please refer to the employer or Apprenticeship Levy arrangements for fee information.
Tuition (home)Please refer to the employer or Apprenticeship Levy arrangements for fee information.
LivingNot specified.
Fees are typically covered through the employer and Apprenticeship Levy. Please consult with Cranfield University or your employer for specific financial details.
How to apply
1. Employer NominationCompanies identify suitable early-career engineering staff for the apprenticeship.
2. Application SubmissionThe employer will coordinate the application process with Cranfield University, including any necessary documentation.
3. Programme EnrollmentOnce accepted, participants will enroll in the PgDip Engineering Competence programme.
Accreditation
Level 7 Postgraduate Engineer Apprenticeship Standard