Graduate scheme
The prestigious DESG Graduate Scheme has been an industry leader for almost thirty years, launching hundreds of graduates into satisfying careers in engineering or science. The Scheme is accredited by a number of Professional Institutions including IMechE, IET, RINA, IoP, ICE, IMarEST and RAeS.
The Scheme is tailored to individual development needs to ensure that you have the best possible preparation for your first professional post and your subsequent career in MOD Civil Service. The Scheme will last for a maximum of two years (reduced for graduates with previous experience) and includes a range of in-house work placements, industry secondments and formal training courses.
On entry to the Scheme, you will be assigned to a Specialist Stream or Engineering System Anchor, taking into account your degree discipline and preferences wherever possible. Click below to see an explanation of the Engineering System Anchors (ESA’s). Please note that the list of acceptable degrees can vary ? please see ‘How To Apply/Entry req’ts’ for the current list of acceptable degrees.
- Engineering System Anchors
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(The ESA chart herein gives a general ‘tick box’ guide only to the ESA’s that you can work in with a given degree – other choices may be possible. Contact us for further advice.)
For more detailed information please download the fact sheet below.
For entry to the DESG Graduate Scheme please apply on-line here.
Tim – Mechanical
Engineering graduate
“The DESG scheme offered a very well structured route to Engineering chartership, as well as plenty of opportunity for diversity within the department, coupled with the interesting nature of work in the defence sector.”Find out more
