Course Overview

We’re committed to giving you hands-on design experience.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Learn through doing

• Gain a thorough grounding in electronics and how to apply, design and maintain them within a system from concept to the final electronic device

• Learn traditional theories and develop electronic products and systems

• Get involved in live projects that provide you with an opportunity to practise your skills straight away

• Develop expertise across a variety of topics such as configuring electronic devices through software, designing electronic products or programming embedded systems

• Understand how to find sustainable solutions to problems

You’ll develop skills that will allow you to make a difference to companies across a range of sectors. From the defence industry to controlling food manufacturing plants, this course will leave you well-placed to pursue a career in whatever area interests you the most.

General Eligibility

Access to HE Diploma:

Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points to include 15 merits in science and 15 merits in maths.

T Levels:

Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core in a relevant subject.

Scottish Awards:

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above to include at least 80 points from maths and science subjects.

Irish Leaving Certificate:

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above to include at least 80 points from maths and science subjects.

International baccalaureate:

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above to include at least 80 points from maths and science subjects.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.