Civil engineering graduate apprenticeships: a feasibility study into development of an MSc programme based on review of current undergraduate provision

K. Leitch, J. Bernal-Sanchez, R. Macfarlane

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Abstract

This paper details the findings of a study undertaken at Edinburgh Napier University to assess the feasibility of developing an existing Graduate Apprentice programme in Civil Engineering to a MSc level. Using a mixed methods approach, data from a series of questionnaires and structured interviews (n=32) conducted with final year Apprentices at Edinburgh Napier University was reviewed relative to existing literature on Apprenticeships and Work Based Learning. Results show that the current level of satisfaction with existing provision to be high with a good level of interest in continuing study to post graduate level. This research will be of relevance to anyone involved in the development and delivery of Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship programmes in Scotland and the UK.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 8th International Symposium for Engineering Education
Place of PublicationGlasgow
PublisherUniversity of Strathclyde
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781914241208
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2022
EventInternational Symposium of Engineering Education (ISEE) 2022 - University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 1 Sept 20222 Sept 2022
https://www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/iseeconference/

Conference

ConferenceInternational Symposium of Engineering Education (ISEE) 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period1/09/222/09/22
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Keywords

  • graduate apprentices
  • civil engineering
  • work based learning
  • post graduate study

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