Course contact details
Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies
Email:scedtadmissions@tees.ac.uk
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX
Available for September or January intakes.
Indicate point of entry as Year 3 when applying for this top-up degree.
Course overview
This top-up degree is ideal if you are currently qualified to QCF Level 5 (foundation degree, HND or equivalent) in an electrical, electronic or communications subject and you wish to qualify at degree level and use this as a stepping stone to a master's course or to enhance your career prospects.
The course deepens your knowledge of subject areas you have previously studied. You gain a rounded knowledge and understanding of electrical and electronic systems and drives. The design and project modules allow you to solve complex multi-disciplinary engineering design and implementation problems. The course covers a broad spectrum of engineering topics and includes transferrable and team-working skills, which are highly valued by employers.
The top-up degree may be used as a stepping stone to master’s degree-level study. This course is also available to study online.
Employability
Work opportunities exist in industries which include aerospace, communications, power generation and transmission, manufacturing and process, research and development and many others.
When you complete this degree with at least 2.2 honours you can apply for one of several MSc programmes for further study.
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Acceptable qualifications for this top-up degree are Level 5 HND with 4 Merits at Level 5. Foundation Degree or overseas Diploma in a closely related subject. Overseas students must offer IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each band.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9790 | |
| EU & International | £17000 |
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.
Details of fees, scholarships and awards are available from our course pages. Additional information is provided on fees and funding if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/fees, or if you are an international student here: tees.ac.uk/international/fees. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.
Email:scedtadmissions@tees.ac.uk
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX
At Teesside University