Overview

As well as learning the basics of electrical engineering, you will undertake hands-on learning by building prototype electronic circuits, programme microcontrollers and industrial PLCs, and learn how our world is being reshaped by the interconnection of smart devices over the 5g network in what is being called the I.O.T - Internet of Things. We consider the teaching of Electronics at Belfast Met to be amongst the highest standard throughout the UK; we are the only college in N.I this year whose electronic engineering students qualified for the finals of the World Skills Competition - securing 4 of the 8 places against UK wide competition. If you are interested in technology, why not come and join us!

Key Areas of Study:

Electronic circuit design and testing
Robotics
Sensor Systems
Programming Microcontrollers
Automation and Control
Mechatronics

This course provides an intellectually demanding vocational learning experience that will develop a high level of technical competence in fast- changing areas of technology. The course can help to enhance your career prospects across the range of electrical and electronic engineering disciplines and offers opportunities for progression to higher level study. * This course is also offered on a part time basis.

Career Prospects

The electronics industry in the UK is currently undergoing huge growth. Around 1 in 5 people employed in the UK are employed in engineering, and the UK is projected to need an additional 200,000 engineers every year until at least 2024. Our courses offer a pathway from level 3 to level 5 from which you can progress to degree, or on to employment in many high paid jobs within the electrical & electronic industries including:

• Robotics
• Automation and control
• Electrification of vehicles
• Electronic circuit design and testing
• Mechatronics and system programming
• Wind turbine and solar renewable energies
• Internet of Things