HNC & HND in Electronics Engineering (Level 5)

HNC (Year 1)

* Electrical & Electronic Principles
* Electronics
* Digital & Analogue Devices & Circuits
* Measurement & Testing
* Engineering Science
* Engineering Design
* Business Management
* Analytical Methods for Engineers
* Microprocessor Systems
* Engineering Project

HND (Year 2)

* Operational Amplifiers
* Mathematics for Engineers
* Combinational & Sequential Logic
* Manufac turing Electronic Products
* Project Management
* Electronic Computer Aided Design

Foundation Degree (2 Years)
Electrical & Electronic Principles
Electronics Principles
Digital & Analogue Devices & Circuits
Measurement & Testing
Engineering Science
Engineering Design
Business Management
Mathematics for Engineers
Microprocessor Systems
Engineering Project

Foundation Degree (Second Year)
Operational Amplifiers
Further Mathematics
Manufacturing Electronic Products
Employability Skills
Work-based Investigation
Work-based Project

How long are the courses?

Both the HNC/HND and Foundation Degree are flexible two-year part time or full-time courses. Upon successful completion of the first year, students enrolled on the HNC/HND route are awarded an HNC qualification.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be a combination of assignments and examinations. Each of the units covered in the courses will carry assignments, all of which must be completed to the required standard within a given deadline for an award to be given. The Higher National qualifications are graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.

What progression opportunities are open to me?

Both the Foundation Degree and the HND are nationally recognized qualifications. Upon successful completion, admission onto the second year of a BEng or third year of a BSc degree may be possible. The college has progression routes to various University degrees.

TUITION FEES 2009 Academic Year

- ALL FEES PAYABLE IN ADVANCE

HNC/HND/FOUNDATION DEGREE Home Students £2400 per year (£1200 on benefits)
International Students £5400 per year