Electronic and Computer Engineering

Course Overview - Electronic and Computer Engineering

In a world filled with smart devices to a global need to create green energy, our course provides a detailed insight into the computing systems and software needed to advance all technology.

A lot of the things you learn will be done in labs either working individually and through group projects. Youll study subjects such as analogue and digital electronics, circuits and systems, computing, communications and the application of electrical energy.

When you graduate from this course, your combined knowledge of hardware and software engineering means you will enjoy a ...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

23/09/2024

Campus

University Park Campus

Course Address
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

H611

Institution Code

N84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

A,A,A

including mathematics and one of electronics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, further mathematics, design and technology: systems control or design and technology: design engineering H404. Excluding general studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, global perspectives and research and thinking skills.

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including mathematics and one of physics, biology, chemistry, further mathematics, electronics or computer science.

Access to HE Diploma

D:36,M:9,P:0

Applications are assessed on an individual basis. Where an offer is made, 15 graded level 3 credits must be from acceptable maths unit achieved at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

36

including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and 6 in one of Physics, Electronics, Chemistry or Biology at Higher Level. or including 6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level only and 6 in one of Physics, Electronics, Chemistry or Biology at Higher Level. Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Standard Level is not accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*DD

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering - D*DD including Distinctions in modules Engineering Principles, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics. As part of the application process, applicants taking the BTEC National Extended Diploma without A level maths who are predicted DDM or above will receive an invitation to have a meeting with an academic member of staff. This is informal with our primary objective being to ensure that our students are fully prepared for year one and will be successful on the course. Please note that applicants who do not attend the meeting will not receive an offer.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering or Applied Science accepted with A Level Mathematics grade A.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Higher grades AAABB including mathematics and one of physics, biology, chemistry, further mathematics, electronics or computer science.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M1,M1

including Mathematics and one of Physics, Electronics, Chemistry or Biology. Excluding Global Perspectives and Research

Extended Project

A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

A

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA in mathematics and one of electronics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, further mathematics, design and technology: systems control or design and technology: design engineering H404.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in any subject - D plus A Level Mathematics grade A and A Level grade A in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design & Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, Psychology, 3D Design or Design Engineering RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering – D plus A Level Mathematics grade A and A Level grade A in any subject.

T Level

A level mathematics also required. For applicants with T Level qualifications without A level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £28,600

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