Course duration
Two year programme

Overview
The Higher National Diploma will equip you with the advanced knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in electronics, computers, networking, and systems management.

It is also the natural progression towards a BEng (Honours) in Electronics Engineering Degree from Coventry University or to start your career within the manufacturing electronics and computer industries.

Entry requirements for this course

• Two GCE Advanced (‘A’) Levels minimum grade ‘C’ in appropriate science or technology subject areas or;
• High School Certificate or equivalent with a minimum pass mark of 80% or;
• A BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in an Engineering Discipline
• You should be a minimum of 18 years old
• IELTS (5.0) TOEFL - ibt (61) or equivalent

Note: Candidates with grades below those stated above will be offered the BTEC National Diploma programme, subject to the relevant requirements.

What you will be studying

• Engineering Science
• Introduction to Programming
• Electrical and Electronics Principles
• Computer Platforms
• Analytical Methods for Engineers
• Further Analytical Methods for Engineers
• Business Management Techniques
• Networking
• Visual Programming
• Measurement and Testing
• Combinational and Sequential Logic
• Optical Fibre Communication Systems
• Data Analysis and Database Design
• Microprocessor Systems
• Engineering Design
• Data Structure and Algorithms
• Engineering Mathematics
• ECAD
• Project

Completion of the total required number of units will entitle you to a BTEC HND. The above combination of units may, however, be subject to change.