Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Top-up)

Course overview: This top-up degree is ideal if you are currently qualified to QCF Level 5 (foundation degree, HND or equivalent) in an electrical, electronic or communications subject and you wish to qualify at degree level and use this as a stepping stone to a master's course or to enhance your career prospects.

Course details: This course deepens your knowledge of subject areas previously studied as part of your HND, foundation degree or equivalent, to help improve your career prospects. You gain a rounded knowledge and understanding of electrical and electronic systems and drives. The design and project modules allow you to solve complex multi-disciplinary engineering design and implementation problems. You will cover a broad spectrum of engineering topics and transferrable and team-working skills, which are highly valued by employers.

After the course: Work opportunities exist in industries which include aerospace, communications, power generation and transmission, manufacturing and process, research and development and many others. If you successfully complete this degree with at least 2.2 honours you can apply for one of several MSc programmes for further study.