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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 assembled to make up the programme are designed to be challenging and to establish a knowledge base suitable for a career in the electronics industry or support services. 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, micro-electronics, electronic and microprocessor and communication systems. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, in course assessments and end of module examinations. The major project is industry based and is acknowledged as exceptional by both academics and industry.

Entry Requirements

Students should ideally hold a National Certificate or National Diploma in 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

Progression

Upon successful completion students can progress to Stage 3 BSc (Hons) Degree at Plymouth University. Alternatively students can register for Stage 3 BSc (Hons) Mechanical Design and Manufacture or Stage 3 BSc (Hons) Electro-Mechanical design delivered at the College on a part time basis. Many graduates find themselves working at incorporated engineer level. Incorporated engineers often work alongside chartered engineers on technological innovation.

Contact

For more information, please contact our HE team on 01271 852365 or email he@petroc.ac.uk.

Luke Pearse
A Levels

To follow a career in engineering I needed A Levels in both maths and physics which I studied at college. My tutors' support and encouragement throughout my time at college was invaluable in allowing me to achieving my long term goals in education and I am now starting at Airbus in Filton as a Graduate.

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