Course summary
Instrumentation and Control Engineers design, install, and maintain electronics and control equipment for a wide range of industries in the sector including vehicle manufacture, aerospace, food and beverage production, transport, IT and leisure. The course has a strong technical element that will help you develop the skills you need to succeed. If you are employed in the industry this course will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills which will enhance your career prospects. Year 1 modules: • Analogue and Digital Electronics • Electrical and Electronic Principles • Management of the Business Environment • Mathematics for Engineering • Programmable Logic Controllers (Instrumentation & Control pathway only) • Programming for Engineering • RF Communication Principles Credits (Communications pathway only) Year 2 modules: • Corporate Responsibility and Personal Development • Data Communication and Networks • Digital Communication Principles (Communications pathway only) • Embedded Systems Development • Mathematics and Control (Instrumentation and Control pathway only) • Project Foundation Degree (WBL) • Signals and Systems
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Year 1 modules: • Analogue and Digital Electronics • Electrical and Electronic Principles • Management of the Business Environment • Mathematics for Engineering • Programmable Logic Controllers (Instrumentation & Control pathway only) • Programming for Engineering • RF Communication Principles Credits (Communications pathway only) Year 2 modules: • Corporate Responsibility and Personal Development • Data Communication and Networks • Digital Communication Principles (Communications pathway only) • Embedded Systems Development • Mathematics and Control (Instrumentation and Control pathway only) • Project Foundation Degree (WBL) • Signals and Systems
Assessment method
assignments, examinations, case studies, projects and presentations. Opportunities for team-working will also be available
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 03EN
- Institution code:
- B30
- Campus name:
- James Watt College
- Campus code:
- J
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 1 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6500 | Year 1 |
| England | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
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 .
Additional fee information
Please note that the tuition fee stated is charged per year of study and we intend to increase tuition fees in subsequent years using the Retail Price Index (RPI-X).
BMet do not hold a Tier 4 sponsor licence with UK Visas and Immigration, therefore, we are unable to accept international students on our courses.
Provider information
BMet (Birmingham Metropolitan College)
Jennens Road
Birmingham
B4 7PS