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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

City College Plymouth

UCAS Code: Not applicable | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Entry requirements


GCSE/National 4/National 5

Four GCSEs at Grade C (4) or above including English, Science and Maths.

T Level

P

UCAS Tariff

56

About this course


Course option

3years

Part-time | 2024

Subject

Electrical and electronic engineering

This programme allows students to develop engineering knowledge and understanding to apply technical and practical skills. It provides the opportunity to contribute towards design via practical and project based work, accept and exercise personal responsibility and use effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Students will initially study a range of underpinning theories covering science, mathematics, electrical and electronic principles, management theory and design and microprocessor control. Candidates will then progress onto more advanced applications of the theories in areas including Electrical Power, Analogue and Digital Electronics and Industrial Control and Mechatronics. Students will also undertake a Work-Based Project to practically demonstrate the essential management and research skills required at this level of study and within the workplace. This will be driven by close liaison with employers to ensure that delivery is both current and relevant, thus enhancing the employability skills of students.

Modules

The course includes the following subjects: Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuits, Project Design and Business Management, Electrical and Electronic Principles, Microprocessor Systems and High-level Programming, Electrical Power, Further Analogue Electronics, Further Digital Electronics, Applications of Power Electronics, Research Project, Renewable Micro-grid and Network Technologies (optional) and Industrial Control Systems and Mechatronics (optional).

Assessment methods

Assessment will be through a mixture of coursework and examinations.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£3,700
per year
England
£3,700
per year
Northern Ireland
£3,700
per year
Republic of Ireland
£3,700
per year
Scotland
£3,700
per year
Wales
£3,700
per year

The Uni


Course location:

City College Plymouth

Department:

Technology, Marine and Renewables

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60%
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Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
40%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
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Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

50%
Library resources
63%
IT resources
80%
Course specific equipment and facilities
60%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

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