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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Course details
  • HND
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 7 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Tycoch campus
Awarded by:
University of Wales Trinity Saint David (Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant)

Course summary

This course is subject to revalidation

Electrical and electronic engineers are responsible for the design, installation, commissioning and operation of engineering services and therefore have global and local environmental responsibilities.
This qualification opens up career opportunities in consulting, contracting and manufacturing in both the public and private sector.

Students can also progress onto the BEng at University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

Modules

Year 1 (Level 4):
• mathematics
• electrical and electronic principles
• micros, peripherals and interfaces
• dynamics, control and instrumentation
• design of electrical installations
• engineering applications and study skills

Year 2 (Level 5):
• PLCs and control
• management innovation and sustainability
• electrical power
• group project
• electrical principles theory
• digital signal processing and communications.

Assessment method

Assessment is via assignments and examinations.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
2H99
Institution code:
G59
Campus name:
Tycoch campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Please contact the Gower College Swansea International Department at international@gcs.ac.uk +44 1792 284007.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
48 points

A level
DD - EEE

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

Access to HE Diploma

Pass

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

T Level
P

EAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - Pass

GCSE at grade C or above in Mathematics and a Science subject.

Please note, If you do not have a grade C in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent then you can still apply but you may be asked to complete a Maths Assessment.

Accreditation of Prior learning

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David welcomes applications on the basis of prior learning, further details can be found at https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/academic-office/

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

There may be additional costs associated with this course i.e:
•travel to and from college, or placement
•photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
•printing and binding
•gowns for graduation ceremonies

  • College Bursary - a bursary of £1000 can be received (criteria apply) see website for details

Further information for England: http://www.direct.gov.uk, Further information for Northern, Ireland: http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk, Further information for Scotland: http://www.saas.gov.uk, Further information for Wales: http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

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