Electrical/Electronic Engineering HND Level 5 FT Millfield Campus
Belfast Metropolitan College
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Millfield Campus

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Start date

02-SEP-24

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2 years

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Millfield Campus

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02-SEP-24

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OverviewAs 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 ...Read more

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

Entry requirements

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UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

80 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

C Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

80 UCAS tariff points, as well as GCSE Maths and English at least Grade C or equivalent.

Tuition fees

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England

£3,050 per year

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Students from England

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£3,050 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

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Belfast Metropolitan College
Millfield Belfast Northern Ireland BT1 1HS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Great Victoria Street  0.2 miles away
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