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Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level Five

Overview

What's it all about?

This foundation degree has been designed for those who wish to work in the electrical and electronics industry at engineer or designer level.

There are two distinct separate pathways students can study:

Electrical: For individuals working, or who intend to work, in the electrical industry as practicing engineers in management or design. Skills taught include computer-aided design, electrical systems design, industrial motors and generators, electrical power systems, industrial electronics and software, energy management and the design of renewable energy systems.

Electronics: For individuals working, or who intend to work, in the electrical and/or electronics industry as practicing engineers with specialist skills in electrical and electronic circuit design, electronic circuit testing, microprocessor engineering and programming, digital and analogue systems, energy management and the design of renewable energy systems.

Both programmes utilise ‘real world’ expertise through practical laboratory and workshop projects. Many former students have gone onto positions as designers, managers, engineers and consultants with national and international corporations.

Progression

On successful completion you may be eligible to progress to:

the second year of the BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree at Plymouth University
the distance learning course, PgDip/MSc in Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies at the University of East London
the MSc Renewable Energy and the Built Environment degree at the University of East London
follow a career in the industry.

Details

UCAS Code

HH62

What does the course involve?

Course Content (Electronics Pathway) – Subject to approval

Microprocessor Systems and High Level Programming
Further Digital Electronics
Further Analogue Electronics
Electrical Power
Applications of Power Electronics
Renewable Energy Systems
Research Project (Electronic Design) – this is a full year electronics design project where students will design a microprocessor based control system which will be interfaced to a renewable energy system. Students will use electronic design and CAD software throughout this module in addition to practical skills such as system building, testing and verification.

Other modules studied include:

Analytical Methods
Electrical Principles
Science and Measurement
Sustainability and Energy Management
Environmental Science
Renewable Energy Principles

Course Content (Electrical Pathway)

Electrical Installation Engineering
Electrical Power
Electrical Design and Standby Power Systems
Applications of Power Electronics
Computer-aided Design
Renewable Energy Systems
Research Project (Electrical Design) – this is a full year electrical design project where former students have designed electrical installations for hospitals, fire stations, shopping malls and industrial sites. You will be expected to comply with industry standards such as BS7617:2012 and design actual systems rather than classroom exercises. Students will use CAD software throughout this module.

Other modules studied include:

Analytical Methods
Electrical Principles
Science and Measurement
Sustainability and Energy Management
Environmental Science
Renewable Energy Principles.

Entry Requirements

We welcome applications from those who have all of the following:

120 UCAS tariff points (tariff points can be obtained from any eligible course - for more details see the UCAS tariff tables here)
Four GCSEs at grades C or above, to include English, maths and combined science
or
equivalent qualifications
relevant work experience.

Should entry requirements not be met, individual cases will be considered.

Are there any exams?

Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework and examinations.

Duration

Two years full-time or three years part-time

When can I study?

Various days and times

Facts and Fees

Apply via UCAS

Full-time

Start Date:

September

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Ancillary course costs (a contribution towards the materials you will be supplied with ie books and equipment):

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

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

UF3623

Please Note:

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" (if additional courses are taken), and "full-time" courses may become "part-time" to suit your requirements.

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 2012 / 13 (August 2012 - July 2013). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2013 / 14.

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