ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC) Level 5 Foundation Degree

Level 5
Higher Education
Newry Campus
The Open University

Overview

This new part-time Foundation Degree in Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) provides students with a broad education in aspects of electrical and electronic engineering, which equips them for a career in industry.

This 3 year course is designed to equip apprentices with the ability to understand, utilise and develop the skills needed whilst working in the electrical and electronic engineering industry. It builds transferable skills in communication, teamwork, and the ability to self-reflect.

You will study 80 credits per year over 3 years. Students are required to attend SRC Newry Campus during semester time, for one full day per week. Students will also be required to undertake a period of industry placement in order to facilitate completion of some modules.

All staff delivering on this programme are highly experienced with an extensive level of skillset across all engineering disciplines.

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SRC Regulations for Validated Awards

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
Applicants should have obtained a minimum of 56 UCAS points achieved through the completion of A-Levels, National Awards, Access or other alternative approved level 3 qualifications. This must include a recognised STEM A-Level subject or Level 3 Engineering.
Applicants should have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. This must include GCSE English Language Grade C or Essential Skills Communication Level 2 and GCSE Mathematics Grade C or approved equivalent.
Applicants will be required to attend an interview.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above but have evidence of substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience and skills, which has not been formally assessed, should refer to the College’s Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) Policy at https://www.src.ac.uk/about-us...

Modules

Engineering Mathematics
CAD Techniques
Electrical & Electronic Fundamentals
Analogue Electronics
Professional Studies
Programming & Embedded Systems
Industrial Electronics
Digital Principles
Mechanical Fundamentals
BIT & Project Management
Work-Based Learning

Some modules are assessed entirely through coursework while others are assessed through a combination of coursework and written examination.

Part-time Higher Education fees apply.

Please note: Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC in the full fee breakdown, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 23/24. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.