HND Electronic Engineering and Computing Technology
Places are still available on courses for
2013/14 starts. For more information, contact us on 0800 358 7474
or email us at he@don.ac.uk
The course is designed for those wishing to develop expertise in
high-level engineering skills and techniques associated with modern
areas including microelectronic computer systems and
electrical/electronic engineering.
The course embraces such topic areas as electronic CAD,
programmable logic controllers and electronics. This broad
foundation in concept development is closely coupled with the
opportunity to apply learned skills and techniques to practical
problem solving situations.
Course Content and Structure
Industry involvement
Employers currently connected with the course:
- ACAL Energy
- Ardagh Glass Ltd
- Capita Symonds Ltd
- Corus Specialty Steels
- Drax Power
- EDF Energy
- Exeeco
- GD Engineering
- Pegler Yorkshire Ltd
- RAF
- RWE npower
- Sutcliffe Consulting Engineers
- The Greenbank Terotech Ltd
- UK Coal Mining Ltd
- Unipart Rail
- VolkerRail Ltd
- Wabtec Rail Ltd
The subjects studied are: (subject to change)
Year one
- Analytical Methods for Engineers
- Engineering Science
- Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuits
- Electronic Principles
- Application of Power Electronics
- Business Management Techniques for Engineers
- Electronic Computer Aided Design
- Microprocessor Systems
Year two
- Project Design Implementation and Evaluation
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Management of Projects
- Engineering Design
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Further Analytical Methods for Engineers
- Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles
- Knowledge Based Systems
Assessment
Assessment will be by a combination of methods including
coursework, projects and examinations.
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
- 120 UCAS Tariff Points- 2 passes at A Level in related subject
areas or the equivalent for a BTEC National
qualification
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
We welcome applications from people of any age who might not
meet the standard entry criteria, but we would expect to see
evidence of continuing academic and/or professional development and
a capacity to pursue the course successfully.
Progression Routes
Potential careers
| Potential jobs |
Expected salary |
| Lecturer |
£18,000+ |
| Intermediate Electrical Engineer |
£20-30,000 |
| Senior Electrical Engineer |
£30-45,000 |
| Principal Electrical Engineer |
£45-60,000 |
| Graduate Mechanical Engineer |
£16-18,000 |
| Electrical Graduate Engineer |
£16.5-18,000 |
| CAD Engineer (SolidEdge/SolidWorks) |
£18-28 per hour |
| Power Electronics Design Engineer |
£23-40,000 |
| Electronics Design Engineer |
£23-40,000 |
| Design and Development Engineer |
£23-30,000 |
Students who successfully complete the course may be
eligible to proceed to the BSc (Hons)
Integrated Technology.
If you are unsure which course is the right one for you, please contact us further information and guidance.