UCAS Course Code: 116H 
UCAS Course Code Title: HND/ElE

Duration: 2 Years

Admissions Tutor: Mike Vanstone
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Programme Design

This is a course designed to appeal to students who either want to take up responsible positions within the electronics industry or further their studies with the aim of progressing on to a more advanced level. The course has been designed to give an enjoyable mix of ëhands-oní experience coupled with computer-based simulation and standard theory.

Programme Structure

The course consists of 20 modules split between Year 1 and Year 2. There are four foundation modules at the start of the course in order to ensure all students have the necessary basic knowledge required.

Employment Opportunities

This course has regularly enjoyed a high success rate with most diplomates either entering employment, or going on to further their studies after the course. Electronics is still a fast expanding field with a general shortage of graduates.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Electronic Principles
Mathematical Methods
Electronic and Networking Workshop
Computer Programming
Electronics and Micro Processors
Electronic Applications

Year 2

Mathematics
Computer Engineering
Group Project
Engineering Management
Communication Principles
Control and PLCs

Entry Requirements

80 UCAS tariff points to include a D grade at A-Level/AVCE; or
BTEC National Diploma/Certificate/Award - Pass; or
NVQ Level 3 - Pass.

Please note that subjects at Advanced Level should/may include Maths, ICT, Physics or similar.
GCSE Maths grade C or above is preferred.

Other qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the Academic Board will also be considered.

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Other Skills Considered

Our offers are not solely based on academic results.
We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.