Equipment Systems Engineer - MEng (Apprenticeship) Programme content
Key information
Key information
- Complete part-time over two years
- Blended delivery – mostly online with one on-campus lecture per semester in year two
- Modules taught during autumn, spring and summer semesters
- Deliver a major company project in year two
- Dedicated thesis supervisor and in-company apprenticeship mentor
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, and experiential learning
- Reflective practice and supervised research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers through
Part-time considerations
- Designed for working professionals
- Evening or recorded lectures
- Additional prep and group work time
- Timetable provided after registration
Programme content - Year 1
Core modules
- Manufacturing Equipment Cyber Technologies (ME6271) provides a high-level introduction to the relevant cyber technology providers for equipment in the manufacturing sector.
- Automated System Design (ME6281) examines the managerial, human and technological and economic factors involved with the design and implementation of Automated and Mechatronic systems at a macro level.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Cyber-Physical Equipment Procurement (ME6302) outlines robust processes, tools, and techniques, for the procurement of manufacturing equipment and associated systems integration technologies.
- Cyber-Physical Manufacturing Solutions (ME6292) provides a forum where researchers, developers, visionaries and thought leaders share insights into Cyber-Physical manufacturing equipment solutions to solve real-world challenges.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Equipment Systems Engineering Project Review (ME6023) ensures the student has engaged in research for the development of their equipment systems engineering project.
- Apprenticeship Personal and Professional Portfolio1(PT4023) this is the first module to enable the apprentices to identify gaps in their skills and knowledge, and in collaboration with their industry mentor, plan ahead to bridge these gaps.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Programme content - Year 2
Core modules
- Equipment Systems Engineering Research 1 (ME6004) serves as the first of three research modules on the Equipment Systems Engineering apprenticeship programme.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- Equipment Systems Engineering Research 2 (ME6005) serves as the second of three research modules on the Equipment Systems Engineering apprenticeship programme.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- Equipment Systems Engineering Research 3 (ME6006) serves as the last of three research modules on the Equipment Systems Engineering apprenticeship programme.
- Apprenticeship Personal and Professional Portfolio 2 (PT4006) this is the second module to enable the apprentices to identify gaps in their skills and knowledge, and in collaboration with their industry mentor, plan ahead to bridge these gaps.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Communities of practice
In addition to your core topics, you will actively participate in ongoing Communities of Practice (CoP), an essential component of your programme. This includes:
- Peer Learning: Collaborate and exchange insights with fellow participants.
- Mentoring: Document and reflect on meetings with your in-company mentor.
- Forums: Engage in discussions and share knowledge within your learning community.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
