Work-Based Degrees

Why choose a Work-Based Degree?

If you’re thinking about doing a work-based course, there are so many reasons why you should. With a variety of options that can be flexible, our courses will enable you to get a useful and relevant qualification while developing important new skills and learning knowledge you can apply in your workplace. As well as specialist expertise, you’ll develop key skills such as communication, team working and problem-solving to give you even more experience.

The abilities you acquire can help you to progress in your career and field. Learning while you’re earning is also a convenient way to get a qualification without losing out on money or employment opportunities. Work-based courses are also a great opportunity to meet new people, and share and learn knowledge from other colleagues within your field.

Top reasons to choose a work-based degree:

1. Gain a qualification while earning a wage.
2. Improve your skills and career prospects.
3. Study a degree that is varied, flexible and accessible.
4. Work on real-world projects, getting valuable experience while helping your employer.
5. Develop the academic and vocational skills you need for career progression.

Information for Employers

Help your company get ahead by filling any skills gaps your company may have. Work-based courses are a great opportunity for both you and your workforce. By taking part in one of our programmes, they’ll have increased confidence at applying skills and knowledge, helping your organisation to flourish with an upskilled workforce, particularly if they cascade their new knowledge to other colleagues. Not only that, they’ll also be more motivated and committed to your company knowing that you’ve invested in them, leading to better staff retention and morale.

Your employees will also study primarily in your workplace, so they won’t be spending much time away from work. They’ll also be working on projects linked to real-world business issues, so that they can make an impact in your company before they’ve even completed their degree. As well as specialist knowledge, they’ll develop their communication, team working and problem-solving skills, so they’ll be a better rounded employee within your organisation. 

What our students say

“”There is no doubt that I have significantly change for the better as a result of my studies. My management of projects has become more efficient, as a result of developing more efficient time management during my studies.” Staff Sergeant Kurt Knight, HM Armed Forces, BENg Power Systems

“The academic program was aligned to my job, enabling me to focus on live projects, gaining a deeper and more strategic understanding of my own work. Throughout the course I developed academically, professionally and personally.” Jason Leinster, Design Engineer, MSc Professional Engineering

“Before starting the course, my engineering thinking was more intuitive; less precise and lacking in some methods. The course allowed me to better understand, and to apply, a set of engineering methodologies to become a professional engineer.” Andrew Watts, Company Director, MSc Professional Engineering