Graduate Apprenticeship modules

Browse Graduate Apprenticeship to find descriptions, what you will learn, how you will be taught, and how you will be assessed.

Level 1

Type

Module

Engineering Practice module (GA10007)
- Module code: GA10007
- Credits: 20
- Level: 1
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Civil Engineering Work-based Learning I module (GA10008)

You will document, reflect on and present your workplace learning during your first year, demonstrating achievement against the Skills Development Scotland framework
- Module code: GA10008
- Credits: 20
- Level: 1
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

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Engineering Design and Manufacture Work-based Learning I module (GA10009)
- Module code: GA10009
- Credits: 15
- Level: 1
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

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IT Work-based Learning I module (GA10010)
- Module code: GA10010
- Credits: 30
- Level: 1
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Globalisation and Political Context module (GA11001)
- Module code: GA11001
- Credits: 15
- Level: 1
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Introduction to Business module (GA11002)
- Module code: GA11002
- Credits: 15
- Level: 1
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Introduction to Marketing module (GA11003)
- Module code: GA11003
- Credits: 15
- Level: 1
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

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Business Management Work Based Learning I module (GA11004)
- Module code: GA11004
- Credits: 30
- Level: 1
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Engineering Materials module (GA11005)

Cover the mechanical and engineering properties of common materials including metals, polymers, timber, ceramics, composites and concrete, and be introduced to environmental impact considerations
- Module code: GA11005
- Credits: 15
- Level: 1
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Maths for Engineers I module (GA11006)

Develops the mathematical techniques and skills — including algebra, trigonometry, vectors and geometry — required for an engineering degree
- Module code: GA11006
- Credits: 15
- Level: 1
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

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Introduction to Information Systems module (GA11009)
- Module code: GA11009
- Credits: 10
- Level: 1
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

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Engineering Design Practice module (GA11011)
- Module code: GA11011
- Credits: 10
- Level: 1
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Digital Business and New Technologies module (GA12001)
- Module code: GA12001
- Credits: 15
- Level: 1
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

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Introduction to Structural Analysis module (GA12002)
- Module code: GA12002
- Credits: 15
- Level: 1
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

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Maths for Engineers II module (GA12003)

Develop mathematical skills in differentiation, integration, exponentials and logarithms required for engineering degree study, building on prior mathematical knowledge
- Module code: GA12003
- Credits: 15
- Level: 1
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Surveying module (GA12004)
- Module code: GA12004
- Credits: 10
- Level: 1
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

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Introduction to Manufacture module (GA12005)
- Module code: GA12005
- Credits: 10
- Level: 1
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Information Systems Development & Management module (GA12008)
- Module code: GA12008
- Credits: 20
- Level: 1
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Business Communication module (GA13001)
- Module code: GA13001
- Credits: 15
- Level: 1
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

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Consultancy Project module (GA13002)
- Module code: GA13002
- Credits: 15
- Level: 1
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

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Civil Engineering Group Project I module (GA13003)

You will work in small teams to design, build and test a model structure, applying knowledge from maths, structures, materials and engineering practice modules
- Module code: GA13003
- Credits: 10
- Level: 1
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Design & Manufacturing Project I module (GA13005)
- Module code: GA13005
- Credits: 15
- Level: 1
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme

Level 2

Type

Module

Maths for Engineers III module (GA20007)
- Module code: GA20007
- Credits: 20
- Level: 2
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Civil Engineering Work Based Learning II module (GA20008)

You will document and reflect on workplace learning during the second year of the GA programme, demonstrating skills development against the Skills Development Scotland framework
- Module code: GA20008
- Credits: 30
- Level: 2
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Engineering Design and Manufacture Work-based Learning II module (GA20009)
- Module code: GA20009
- Credits: 20
- Level: 2
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Leadership and Management module (GA21001)
- Module code: GA21001
- Credits: 15
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Project Management module (GA21002)
- Module code: GA21002
- Credits: 15
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

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Supply Chain Management module (GA21003)
- Module code: GA21003
- Credits: 15
- Level: 2
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers module (GA21004)

Learn the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics — hydrostatics, pipe flow and open channel flow — and develops your ability to analyse and design water-related civil engineering infrastructure
- Module code: GA21004
- Credits: 10
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Structural Analysis module (GA21005)
- Module code: GA21005
- Credits: 10
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Module

Communication Skills module (GA21007)
- Module code: GA21007
- Credits: 10
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Web Development I module (GA21011)
- Module code: GA21011
- Credits: 20
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Systems Analysis and Design module (GA21012)
- Module code: GA21012
- Credits: 20
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

IT Work-based Learning II module (GA21014)
- Module code: GA21014
- Credits: 30
- Level: 2
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Electrical & Electronics Design Principles module (GA21015)
- Module code: GA21015
- Credits: 10
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Internationalisation and Global Trade module (GA22001)
- Module code: GA22001
- Credits: 15
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Business Ethics module (GA22002)
- Module code: GA22002
- Credits: 15
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Soil Mechanics Concept module (GA22003)
- Module code: GA22003
- Credits: 10
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Structural Analysis & Design module (GA22004)
- Module code: GA22004
- Credits: 10
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Design Analysis II module (GA22006)
- Module code: GA22006
- Credits: 10
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Computer Aided Design module (GA22007)

Develop practical skills in 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design using AutoCAD and SolidWorks for engineering design applications
- Module code: GA22007
- Credits: 15
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Web Development II module (GA22008)
- Module code: GA22008
- Credits: 15
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Advanced Programming Concepts module (GA22009)
- Module code: GA22009
- Credits: 20
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Business Finance module (GA23001)
- Module code: GA23001
- Credits: 15
- Level: 2
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Business Management Work Based Learning II module (GA23002)
- Module code: GA23002
- Credits: 30
- Level: 2
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Civil Engineering Group Project II module (GA23003)
- Module code: GA23003
- Credits: 20
- Level: 2
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Maths for Engineers IV module (GA23004)
- Module code: GA23004
- Credits: 10
- Level: 2
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Design for Thermofluidic Applications module (GA23005)
- Module code: GA23005
- Credits: 10
- Level: 2
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Human Computer Interaction module (GA23006)
- Module code: GA23006
- Credits: 20
- Level: 2
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme

Level 3

Type

Module

Business Management Work Based Learning III module (GA30007)
- Module code: GA30007
- Credits: 40
- Level: 3
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Civil Engineering Work-based Learning III module (GA30008)
- Module code: GA30008
- Credits: 30
- Level: 3
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Engineering Design and Manufacture Work-based Learning III module (GA30009)
- Module code: GA30009
- Credits: 30
- Level: 3
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

IT Work Based Learning III module (GA30011)
- Module code: GA30011
- Credits: 40
- Level: 3
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Brand Management module (GA31001)
- Module code: GA31001
- Credits: 20
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Business and the Environment module (GA31002)
- Module code: GA31002
- Credits: 20
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Human Resource Management module (GA31003)
- Module code: GA31003
- Credits: 20
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Civil Engineering Materials in the Environment module (GA31005)
- Module code: GA31005
- Credits: 15
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Reinforced Concrete Design module (GA31006)
- Module code: GA31006
- Credits: 15
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Industrial Engineering module (GA31010)

SCQF Level 9 module providing a firm grounding in Lean Six Sigma, quality management tools, and manufacturing cell design for Engineering Design and Manufacture Graduate Apprentices
- Module code: GA31010
- Credits: 15
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Manufacturing with Materials module (GA31011)
- Module code: GA31011
- Credits: 15
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Agile Methodology module (GA31013)
- Module code: GA31013
- Credits: 15
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Module

Databases module (GA31014)
- Module code: GA31014
- Credits: 15
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Operations Management module (GA32002)
- Module code: GA32002
- Credits: 20
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Civil Engineering Hydraulics module (GA32003)
- Module code: GA32003
- Credits: 15
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Sustainable Infrastructure module (GA32004)
- Module code: GA32004
- Credits: 10
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Soil Mechanics Applications module (GA32005)
- Module code: GA32005
- Credits: 15
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Electrical and Electronics Design Principle module (GA32006)
- Module code: GA32006
- Credits: 15
- Level: 3
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Software Development I module (GA32008)
- Module code: GA32008
- Credits: 20
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Software Development II module (GA32009)
- Module code: GA32009
- Credits: 20
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Programmable Electronics module (GA32010)
- Module code: GA32010
- Credits: 15
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Steel Design module (GA33001)
- Module code: GA33001
- Credits: 10
- Level: 3
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Concept Design module (GA33002)
- Module code: GA33002
- Credits: 10
- Level: 3
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Data Analysis & Visualisation module (GA33003)
- Module code: GA33003
- Credits: 15
- Level: 3
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Information Security module (GA33004)
- Module code: GA33004
- Credits: 15
- Level: 3
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Computer Analysis for Engineering Design & Simulations module (GA33006)
- Module code: GA33006
- Credits: 15
- Level: 3
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Design & Manufacturing Project II module (GA33007)
- Module code: GA33007
- Credits: 15
- Level: 3
- Semester: Runs during the summer
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme

Level 4

Type

Module

Business Management Work-based Learning IV module (GA40007)
- Module code: GA40007
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Individual Research Project module (GA40008)

This 30-credit module gives you the opportunity to undertake an independent programme of research addressing a specific engineering problem, culminating in a dissertation
- Module code: GA40008
- Credits: 30
- Level: 4
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Civil Engineering Work-based Learning IV module (GA40009)

In this 30-credit capstone module you will draw on your full professional and academic experience to explore cross-cutting issues in civil engineering and construction
- Module code: GA40009
- Credits: 30
- Level: 4
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Engineering Design and Manufacture Work-based Learning IV module (GA40010)
- Module code: GA40010
- Credits: 30
- Level: 4
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Module

IT Honours Project module (GA40013)
- Module code: GA40013
- Credits: 60
- Level: 4
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Business Management Honours Project module (GA40015)
- Module code: GA40015
- Credits: 45
- Level: 4
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

Module

Collaborative Civil Engineering Design Project module (GA40016)
- Module code: GA40016
- Credits: 30
- Level: 4
- Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Research Methods module (GA41001)
- Module code: GA41001
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Module

Consumer Behaviour module (GA41002)

Explores how individuals and markets make decisions. Cover consumer behaviour theories, psychological influences, social processes, and future trends
- Module code: GA41002
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Module

Advanced Structural Analysis module (GA41004)
- Module code: GA41004
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Module

Geotechnical Design module (GA41005)
- Module code: GA41005
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

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Advanced Design and Manufacture module (GA41008)
- Module code: GA41008
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Module

Advanced Product Design module (GA41009)
- Module code: GA41009
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Module

Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics module (GA41010)
- Module code: GA41010
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Module

Engineering Design Methodologies module (GA41011)
- Module code: GA41011
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Module

Innovation and Entrepreneurship module (GA42001)
- Module code: GA42001
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Module

Exploring Scotland's Economy module (GA42002)
- Module code: GA42002
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Concrete Durability and Repair module (GA42004)

Explore deterioration processes affecting concrete structures. Learn to inspect, assess, and specify repair strategies in line with British Standards.
- Module code: GA42004
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Water Resources module (GA42005)
- Module code: GA42005
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
Type

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Project Management module (GA42006)
- Module code: GA42006
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Engineering Design and Manufacture Honours Project module (GA42007)
- Module code: GA42007
- Credits: 30
- Level: 4
- Semester: Semester 2
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Bidding & Business Development module (GA42009)
- Module code: GA42009
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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DevOps and Cloud Services module (GA42010)
- Module code: GA42010
- Credits: 15
- Level: 4
- Semester: Semester 1
- School: School of Science and Engineering
- Discipline: Graduate Apprenticeship Programme