They will also be involved in for the management and development of electronic and electrical technology. The course has been developed to give students maximum flexibility in terms of career aspirations and opportunities. The first year of the course is taught in common with the HND course in Mechanical Engineering, giving students the opportunity to change their initial choice of course at the end of that year. Career Prospects Diplomates from the HND course have always been very attractive to industry both locally and nationally, and have become established in a wide variety of careers in electronic, electrical and related engineering disciplines. The duration of the full-time course is two years.
Opportunities exist for students to attend on a part-time basis.
The course is modular in nature, and includes laboratory and project work and group activities. The School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering is one of the largest of its kind in the UK, with a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research. The School is located in the centre of Aberdeen close to student accommodation and student facilities. The School operates its own internal computer networks which are linked to the University network and hence to the internet. A strong emphasis on industrial links and collaboration with local, national and international industrial and commercial organisations ensures that teaching and research staff are knowledgeable not only about developments in their specialist areas, but also about the wider aspects of engineering, including the social and economic implications of their work.