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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level 

Level Five

UCAS Code 

H602

What's it all about? 

This course is especially suitable for those in full-time employment in the electrical and electronic engineering industry, and is designed to provide you with the sound principles required of electrical and electronic engineering.  We will take your natural talents in creative thinking, design and technical know-how and put them to work on a range of projects. As an engineer you will work at the cutting-edge of technology, transforming today's ideas into tomorrow's reality.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to:

  • the final year of the BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree or the BSc (Hons) Electronic Communications Engineering degree at Plymouth University
  • enter into employment as an electrical or electronic engineer.

Entry Requirements 

Dependent upon the course, we welcome applications from those who have:

  • 120 UCAS tariff points
  • a BTEC national award in a related subject
  • a 14-19 advanced diploma
  • an advanced Apprenticeship
  • an NVQ level 3 in a related subject
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

Two years (full-time) and three years (part-time)

Business Benefits 

Educate electrical/electronic engineering students to be competent engineers, promote an active interest in electrical/electronic engineering and encourage students to respond to changes and developments within their profession.  It will also provide knowledge and understanding of current theories and developments in electrical/electronic engineering.

Are there any exams? 

Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, in-class tests and examinations.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The course includes the following modules:

  • digital and analogue devices and circuits
  • electrical and electronic principles
  • science and measurement
  • microprocessor systems and high level programming
  • sustainability and business management
  • analytical methods
  • further analogue and digital electronics
  • applications of power electronics
  • electrical power
  • control systems
  • work-based learning.

When can I study? 

Various days and times
Course Facts

1 August 2012

Part-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

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Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

1 August 2012

Part-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

UX2790


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

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George Adaway

The course was well taught and broad, which meant that I learnt a variety of topics for my course area. The College has great facilities including the computers, libraries and innovation centre.

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