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
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Engineering Practice module (GA10007)
Develop your communication, ethics, project management and broader engineering awareness skills, introducing you to university-level study in the engineering sector
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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
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Engineering Design and Manufacture Work-based Learning I module (GA10009)
Develops reflective practice and professional skills through documenting and presenting workplace experiences and resultant learning during your first year
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IT Work-based Learning I module (GA10010)
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Globalisation and Political Context module (GA11001)
Learn about globalisation across economic, cultural, political, legal and ecological dimensions. You will also cover their impact on business management
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Introduction to Business module (GA11002)
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Introduction to Marketing module (GA11003)
Develop understanding of marketing theory and practice. Cover analytics, segmentation, brand value, digital marketing and strategic marketing planning
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Business Management Work Based Learning I module (GA11004)
Develop reflective practice and professional skills through a year-long process of documenting and applying learnings from the workplace
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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
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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
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Engineering Design Practice module (GA11011)
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Introduction to Structural Analysis module (GA12002)
Learn about static equilibrium, the analysis of structural elements including cables, trusses and beams, and the construction of bending moment and shear force diagrams
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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
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Surveying module (GA12004)
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Introduction to Manufacture module (GA12005)
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Business Communication module (GA13001)
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Consultancy Project module (GA13002)
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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
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Design & Manufacturing Project I module (GA13005)
Develop skills in engineering design methodology, product design specifications, prototype building and testing, working in small multi-disciplinary teams
Level 2
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Maths for Engineers III module (GA20007)
Continue your development of core mathematical techniques for engineering, covering statistics and probability, integration, and vectors and matrices
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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
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Engineering Design and Manufacture Work-based Learning II module (GA20009)
You will document and reflect on your second year of workplace learning, demonstrating professional and technical skills development through a journal, staged report and oral presentation
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Leadership and Management module (GA21001)
Learn about leadership and management theories, styles and best practices, and develops practical tools for assessing and improving leadership in organisations
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Project Management module (GA21002)
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Supply Chain Management module (GA21003)
Learn about supply chain structures, sourcing and supplier management. Cover public sector procurement, sustainability, and negotiation skills
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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
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Structural Analysis module (GA21005)
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Communication Skills module (GA21007)
Develop skills in research, report writing, referencing, and poster presentation. You will investigate an engineering related topic. This includes the study of historical engineering failures
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Web Development I module (GA21011)
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Systems Analysis and Design module (GA21012)
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IT Work-based Learning II module (GA21014)
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Internationalisation and Global Trade module (GA22001)
Learn about business internationalisation strategies, international trade theory, trade blocs and other forms of trade cooperation, and the international monetary system
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Business Ethics module (GA22002)
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Soil Mechanics Concept module (GA22003)
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Structural Analysis & Design module (GA22004)
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Design Analysis II module (GA22006)
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Computer Aided Design module (GA22007)
Develop practical skills in 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design using AutoCAD and SolidWorks for engineering design applications
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Web Development II module (GA22008)
CQF Level 8 module introducing server-side web development using PHP and SQL, with practical experience building database-driven web applications
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Advanced Programming Concepts module (GA22009)
SCQF Level 8 module covering advanced Java programming including concurrency, multithreading, generics, lambdas, streams, regular expressions, socket programming, etc.
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Business Finance module (GA23001)
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Maths for Engineers IV module (GA23004)
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Human Computer Interaction module (GA23006)
Level 3
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Engineering Design and Manufacture Work-based Learning III module (GA30009)
You will develop research and literature review skills for engineering design and manufacture, culminating in a workplace-relevant case study
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IT Work Based Learning III module (GA30011)
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Brand Management module (GA31001)
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Business and the Environment module (GA31002)
Examine the environmental context of business, sustainable business models, and how organisations assess and communicate their environmental impact
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Human Resource Management module (GA31003)
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Reinforced Concrete Design module (GA31006)
Introducing the design of reinforced concrete structures to Eurocode 2. Covers beam, slab, column, and connection design for Civil Engineering Graduate Apprentices
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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
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Manufacturing with Materials module (GA31011)
Develop analytical understanding of engineering materials, manufacturing processes, material testing, and future trends for Engineering Design and Manufacture Graduate Apprentices
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Agile Methodology module (GA31013)
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Databases module (GA31014)
SCQF Level 9 module providing a comprehensive overview of database architectures, relational models, SQL, data warehousing, and NoSQL alternatives for IT Graduate Apprentices
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Operations Management module (GA32002)
Learn about operations management best practices, covering topics such as lean operations, quality management, and capacity planning
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Civil Engineering Hydraulics module (GA32003)
You will develop understanding of hydraulics and fluid mechanics for water engineering, covering open channel flow, pipe flow, and infrastructure design for Civil Engineering Graduate Apprentices
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Sustainable Infrastructure module (GA32004)
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Soil Mechanics Applications module (GA32005)
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Software Development I module (GA32008)
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Software Development II module (GA32009)
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Programmable Electronics module (GA32010)
Learn about key concepts in modern electronics, including circuit fundamentals, microcontroller programming in C, and the principles of embedded systems design
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Steel Design module (GA33001)
This 10-credit module covers the design of steel beams, columns, and connections to Eurocodes, including wind and snow loading calculations
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Concept Design module (GA33002)
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Data Analysis & Visualisation module (GA33003)
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Information Security module (GA33004)
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Design & Manufacturing Project II module (GA33007)
This 15-credit module covers advanced 3D CAD, mechanism analysis, additive manufacturing, and 3D printing, assessed through a collaborative group design project
Level 4
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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
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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
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Engineering Design and Manufacture Work-based Learning IV module (GA40010)
This 30-credit capstone module integrates your academic and professional learning, assessed through a 7,000-word report, a journal, and an oral presentation
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IT Honours Project module (GA40013)
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Research Methods module (GA41001)
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Consumer Behaviour module (GA41002)
Explores how individuals and markets make decisions. Cover consumer behaviour theories, psychological influences, social processes, and future trends
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Advanced Structural Analysis module (GA41004)
This 15-credit module covers advanced techniques in structural analysis including indeterminate structures, and the flexibility and stiffness methods
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Geotechnical Design module (GA41005)
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Advanced Design and Manufacture module (GA41008)
This 15-credit module covers empirical engineering design methods, fracture mechanics, fatigue, Industry 4.0 manufacturing technologies, and 3D printing
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Advanced Product Design module (GA41009)
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship module (GA42001)
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Exploring Scotland's Economy module (GA42002)
Learn a critical, evidence-based grounding in the Scottish economy, covering governance, labour markets, productivity, inequality, energy, and Scotland's place in the global economy
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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.
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Water Resources module (GA42005)
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Project Management module (GA42006)
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Bidding & Business Development module (GA42009)
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DevOps and Cloud Services module (GA42010)