Program Overview

Introduction to FdSc Engineering (Electrical Electronics)

The FdSc Engineering (Electrical Electronics) course is a 2-year program offered by the University Centre South Devon (UCSD), which is part of South Devon College. UCSD has been awarded the Gold award for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and is rated as Gold for both Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Course Details

• The course code is 5EEL, and the institution code is S32.
• The program is available for full-time study, with a part-time route also available.
• The study location is South Devon College (Paignton).

Year 1 Modules

• Engineering Science: Introduction to engineering science principles, including AC and DC circuit theory and static and dynamic mechanical principles.
• Manufacturing and Materials: Introduction to engineering material properties, selection, and processing, as well as methods of inspection and tests.
• Engineering Project: Introduction to design principles and CAD modeling software.
• Digital Electronics with Microcontrollers: Fundamentals of digital electronics with microcontrollers.
• Engineering Mathematics: Introduction to mathematical principles for engineering, focusing on practical problem-solving.

Final Year Modules

• Industrial Control and Automation: Introduction to industrial control systems, including sensors, processing, and actuators.
• Engineering Build: Theory, practice, and application of engineering systems, focusing on design, build, construction, and simulation.
• Engineering Business, Quality and Project Management: Understanding of business operations within the engineering sector, including total quality management and project management disciplines.
• Independent Research Module: Opportunity for students to plan, research, and produce a project relevant to their chosen engineering pathway.
• Electrical Electronic and Digital Principles: Advanced digital logic and analysis of complex practical applications.
• Digital Communications: Introduction to digital communication principles, including analogue and digital techniques and noise in communication systems.

Fees, Costs, and Funding

• For information on fees and funding, please contact South Devon College directly.
• Note that tuition fees may be subject to change based on UK Government announcements.

How to Apply

• All applications are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
• The UCAS course code and institution code are required for the application.

Progression Routes

• Completing this course enables progression onto related courses and programs with the University of Plymouth, such as the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Partnership with South Devon College

• The University of Plymouth has a partnership with South Devon College to make higher education more accessible.
• The partnership offers specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price.

Studying with South Devon College

• South Devon College is an award-winning Beacon status college with modern facilities and a lively Students' Union.
• For full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees, and information on student life, please visit the South Devon College website.