Electronic and Computer Engineering - FdSc

Why study FdSc Electronic and Computer Engineering?
Embedded systems are now used in a wide range of industries. Complex applications range from aerospace, to hybrid vehicles and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in healthcare. Developing and managing these systems requires a firm understanding of mathematics, electronics, engineering and computer programming. Major employers in the region have highlighted a shortage of professionals with this combined knowledge and skills.
Why study this course?
If you are already working in industry, you can boost your career prospects and industry expertise on this part-time Foundation degree. Developed in partnership with UWE Bristol, Gloucestershire College and GE Aviation, there are opportunities to progress onto one of our professionally accredited honours degrees.
You will study a combination of mathematics, electronics, low-level programming and high-level software engineering principles. You will also learn how to design and create microelectronic and computer-based systems. This is applied through hands-on activities and project work in Gloucestershire College's advanced electronics labs and UWE Bristol's state-of-the-art facilities.
Real world experience
Learning is focused on live project briefs, real case studies and work-related scenarios. You will also apply this through work-based learning throughout the course.
Where it can take you
On graduation, subject to your grades, you can progress onto our BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering.
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