City College Plymouth

FdSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering

UCAS course code H602
Institution code C83
Duration

2 years

Course type

Full-time

Study location City College Plymouth

We are a College with a national reputation for promoting enterprise, employability and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Study in a friendly, supportive higher education community with dedicated and enthusiastic lecturers delivering courses designed with employers, ensuring that you graduate with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.

Course details

  • Year 1

  • Core modules

    CITY1077
    Engineering Mathematics

    To develop the student's mathematical ability and to apply principles to the solution of engineering problems and to make use of mathematical computer based packages

    CITY1078
    Engineering Science 1

    An introduction to mechanical principles, energy transfer and AC electrical theory. Mechanical principles including solid mechanics, statics, dynamics and mechanical vibrations. Modes of heat transfer and energy losses. Electrical principles and single phase AC theory.

    CITY1079
    Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuits

    This module provides learners with a practical understanding of a range of digital and analogue devices and circuits in common use within Electrical/Electronic Engineering Systems. Students will analyse the operational principles associated with a number of fundamental electronic building blocks and will consolidate their learning through the practical build, testing and presentation of real circuits.

    CITY1080
    Project Design and Business Management.

    This module introduces concepts of current energy/business/project management techniques in accordance with current professional practice within the engineering sector. The module is project and case study based, investigating different industrial scenarios.

    CITY1081
    Electrical & Electronic Principles

    This module covers the Electrical Principles which learners in many branches of Electrical and Electronic Engineering need to understand. It builds on the elements of basic circuit theory and provides the basis for further study in the more specialist areas of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

    CITY1082
    Microprocessor Systems & High Level Programming

    This unit is intended to give learners an understanding of the general principles and concepts of programming in high level language, to create and test simple programs capable of interfacing with external hardware.

  • Final year

  • Core modules

    CITY2075
    Electrical Power

    This module provides introduction to the principles, techniques and applications of electrical power engineering. The student will evaluate and analyse conventional and alternative electricity generation and utilisation, distribution, energy management and control systems. The student will also analyse AC and DC motors and generators, single and poly-phase transformers and associated device protection.

    CITY2076
    Further Analogue Electronics

    This module extends the theory and practice of analogue circuits covered in previous studies. It will aim to link previously learnt theory into the practice of designing, building and testing real analogue circuits to given specifications.

    CITY2077
    Further Digital Electronics

    This module is intended to develop combinational and sequential logic design techniques, making use of industry standard Electronic CAD tools, and to introduce software for Programmable Logic Devices.

    CITY2078
    Applications of Power Electronics

    This module provides introduction to the principles, techniques and applications of power electronics. After an initial exploration of power device characteristics and application the student will be evaluate and analyse electronic power circuits for the control of AC/DC motors, Inverters, SMPU, industrial control and protection.

    CITY2079
    Work Based Learning Project

    This module enables students to gain specific skills in the design, build, test and evaluation of an engineering project. Thereafter the student will be given the opportunity to develop aspects of project design to include additional technical elements or functions. Generic skills include the use of industry standard CAD tools, project construction and software development. Emphasis will be placed upon preparation for real world work related projects.

    CITY2081
    Industrial Control and Mechatronics

    This module will introduce a multidisciplinary view of typical mechatronic systems integrating a number of engineering disciplines. Learners will analyse individual elements before identifying the interface and control methods used to combine those elements into a complete system. Learners will then apply formal design methodologies to implement and test a simple mechatronic system.

The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.

Fees, costs and funding

As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.

* UK Government announcement on tuition fees

On Monday 4 November 2024, the UK Government announced a proposal to increase tuition fees for home undergraduate students from £9,250 to £9,535 per annum from September 2025 onwards. The University of Plymouth intends to apply this new fee from September 2025. However, implementation of this increase will be subject to parliamentary procedure. This change applies to new students starting their studies in September 2025. For current and returning students, the University is reviewing fees and will update you as soon as possible.

How to apply

All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
UCAS will ask for the information contained in the box at the top of this course page including the UCAS course code and the institution code.
To apply for this course and for more information about submitting an application including application deadline dates, please visit the UCAS website.

Our partnership with City College Plymouth

The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.

Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.

Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.

We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?

One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there. 

Open days

Partner college open days

This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.

University of Plymouth open days

You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.

Studying with City College Plymouth

Just one-and-a-half miles from the University of Plymouth, we’re one of the largest colleges in the South West, with two main sites linked by shuttle buses, with a dynamic Students’ Union and Student Liaison Team.
Plymouth students working on a group project