Course contact details
Main Contact
Email:he@gcs.ac.uk
Phone:01792 284000
Enquiries
Phone:01792 284000
Bethan Hughes (Admissions)
Email:he@gcs.ac.uk
Phone:01792 284098
Gower College Swansea
Tycoch Road
Sketty
Swansea
SA2 9EB
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Higher National Diploma
- 2 Years
- Full-Time
- 7 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- 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
Course 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
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- Republic of Ireland does not have vacancies
- International does not have vacancies
- EU does not have vacancies
- United Kingdom does not have vacancies
Apply by
13 January 2027
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
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelDD-EEE
T LevelP
UCAS TariffOffer: 48
Access to HE Diploma
Pass
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP
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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9790 |
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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