Foundation Degree in Electronics and Communications with embedded HNC

Awarding Body: University of Plymouth

Mode Of Study

Part time over three years - one day per week plus work related learning and project work.

The Programme

If you have a mindset to make connections between principles and practical systems then this programme is for you! The modules that have been developed to make up the programme are benchmarked to be challenging and to establish a knowledge base and develop problem solving skills required by higher technician level and those with aspirations to become an engineer. It has been identified that staff who have developed these skills at this level have a direct impact on a company's bottom line.

The Programme Content

The course has a common core of developing graduate skills, analytical methods, organisational behaviour, CAD, and project work. The electronics and communication pathway includes electronics, electrical principles, instrumentation, control principles, microprogrammable systems, electronics and communication systems. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, in course assessments and end of module examinations. The majority of students carry out the project module associated with their work in industry and is acknowledged as exceptional by both academics and industry.

Entry Requirements

Students should ideally hold a National Certificate or National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, relevant A Levels or an equivalent Level 3 or 4 qualification. Applications are also welcome from those who have relevant industrial experience and other suitable education or training.

Costs

Students are required to purchase their own core texts, a scientific calculator with complex number function (Casio FX991MS preferred) and a USB Flash drive. Access to a computer and mathematics software package when not in college is advantageous. There is a small charge towards photocopying and stationery.*

Venue

Barnstaple Campus

Dates

Thursday

Progression

Upon successful completion students can progress to Stage 3 BSc (Hons) Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Plymouth University. Some students have progresseed to other Universities on BSc (Hons) programmes. Many graduates find themselves working at incorporated engineer level. Incorporated engineers often work alongside chartered engineers on technological innovation.