HND Electronic Engineering and Computing Technology

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Awarded by: Edexcel
UCAS code: 026H
Course code: A327
Course Level: Level 5
   
Location: The Hub
Hours p/w: 16
Duration: 2 years full-time
   
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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.