Higher National Diploma (HND) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

 
HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Key facts

2 years full time Higher Education (level five) course

UCAS Apply Codes - Pembrokeshire College -P35, Course Code -006H, Short course title - HND/EEE


Course Information

This programme brings together the technologies that link computing and electronics. It will equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to design both hardware and software applications in electronics. The programme gives students an advanced understanding of modern electronic engineering together with the expertise in engineering software development.


What Next?

For those wishing to pursue careers as electronics or electrical engineers. It is also possible to progress onto BSc/BEng in Electrical / Electronic Engineering.


Entry requirements

  • 80 UCAS points from main programme at A-Level/Vocational A-Level (GCE)or National Diploma
  • Access to Higher Education qualification
  • Relevant training and experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3
  • For mature applicants - Direct admissions to programmes for applicants who have been out of full time education for more than two years will be considered based on previous learning or experience. Each application will be considered on individual merit. We recommend an interview with one of our Careers Advisers before submitting your application.
  • Entry is normally subject to interview.

Course Structure

The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a two-year programme franchised from the University of Glamorgan and delivered at Pembrokeshire College.


How you will learn

  • Group discussions
  • Lectures
  • Independent Studies
  • Writing reports and projects
  • Practical workshops following written and verbal guidance

Modules studied include

    Year One

  • Engineering Applications
  • Communication Engineering Fundamentals
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Electronics 1
  • Electrical Technology

    Year Two

  • Introduction to C Programming and Embedded Systems
  • Group Project
  • Further Engineering Mathematics (10 credits)
  • Electrical Principles, Method and Simulation (10 credits)
  • Electronics 2
  • Power and Machines (10 credits)
  • Control and Instrumentation (10 credits)
  • Business Safety and Employability

How you will be assessed

  • Written assignments based on practical activity
  • Case studies and/or formal tests
  • Some modules are exam based

What you will need to do this course

Students are advised to purchase text books and a USB memory stick. Health and Safety protective equipment may also be required.


Fees

  • £3,225 per year ~ valid until 31 July 2010

Please note applications must be made via UCAS Apply



Course information, including fees, is subject to change - click HERE for further details.

Updated November 2009