Free Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime

About this course

Free Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers the core principles of electrical and electronic engineering. You'll study topics such as circuit theory, power systems, digital electronics, and engineering mathematics. It runs over one year of full-time study.

You'll finish with an Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree qualification.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll study circuit theory and electrical principles.
  • You'll learn how power systems work and how to apply that knowledge.
  • You'll explore digital electronics and signal processing.
  • You'll develop skills in engineering mathematics and problem-solving.
  • You'll gain practical knowledge of electronic components and systems.
  • You'll learn how to analyse and design basic electrical systems.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Furness College Channelside Campus. You'll learn through a mix of taught sessions, practical workshops, and project work. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, practical tasks, and end-of-unit tests. Contact the college directly to confirm the full assessment structure for this course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical engineer, designs and maintains electrical systems for employers across industry.
  • Electronics engineer, develops and tests electronic components and circuits.
  • Electrical technician, supports engineers on installation and maintenance projects.
  • Control systems engineer, works on automated and process control systems.
  • Power systems engineer, works within energy generation and distribution networks.

What you could study next

  • BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, a full honours degree for deeper technical specialisation and graduate-level roles.
  • HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering, a shorter higher-level qualification if you want to build on this course before a full degree.
  • Chartered Engineer status via the IET, a professional recognition route for experienced engineers.

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