Electronics

Course Overview

The course covers both academic and practical elements and is divided into a total of six units: three AS units and three A2 units.

At AS Level you will study Digital and Analogue Systems, Circuits and Components and Programmable Control Systems Project.

At A2 Level you will study Communications Systems and Systems Applications, the final module being the Design Project where you will design and test an electronic system.

Duration:Two years | Qualification: A Level | Level: Level 3

Delivery

At AS and A Level the course has practical and theoretical components. Four of the six components are assessed by external examination, the remaining two being internally assessed.

Requirements

Grade C or above at GCSE Electronics or equivalent.

Progression

This course allows progression to Higher Education or Vocational Electronics training via an apprenticeship and will provide a firm foothold for students wishing to study Electronics or Engineering.