Planit


Electrical Engineering

Glasgow Kelvin College

Venues

Springburn Campus

Content

This course will develop your ability to analyse and solve electrical engineering problems, and apply knowledge, understanding and skills to analysing and designing electronic systems. It also has a strong emphasis on practical skills and is ideal for you if you are interested in developing skills in this sector.

The qualification provides a broad-based technical education if you want to start a career in Electronic Engineering or if you want to progress to university to study at degree level.

Year 1 of the course enables you to achieve an HNC in Electrical Engineering with Year 2 progressing to achieving an HND in Electrical Engineering.

In Year 2, you will undertake a project which will allow you to further develop and integrate the knowledge gained throughout the individual units in the course. You can choose a project that will enhance your academic progression to university, Or, you can construct a device to give you in-depth knowledge to maximise your career opportunities with our major engineering companies, or pursue an entrepreneurial project that will assist you in setting up in business

Entry Requirements

Higher Maths or Physics; or 1 Higher in a technological subject plus Maths at National 5; or Foundation Apprenticeship Engineering; or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6.

Progression Routes

Appropriate Degree programmes.

Start Date

August

Qualification

HND

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

2 years

Department

Engineering

SCQF Level

8

Career Area

Engineering

Career Sectors

Aeronautical Engineering

Chemical and Materials Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Engineering General

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (including Fabrication and Welding)

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Offshore and Energy