Electronics

Course

A level Electronics

Exam Board

WJEC Eduqas

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths and Physics Grade 5

Why study Electronics?

Electronics is a Science based course with the emphasis on designing and interpreting electronic systems. Ability and confdence in the subject are developed by having an emphasis on learning through doing, with enjoyable and stimulating practical work. Electronics also challenges students to understand and apply high levels of mathematics and physics, and in doing so complements these subjects at Advanced Level.

Global opportunities

You will be hard pressed to fnd a corner of the world where electrical engineers are not required. And there’s even opportunities to study abroad too! There are many courses on ofer in the UK, across several diferent Universities, which ofer time abroad as part of the degree programme.

Course content

Core Concepts: 1. System synthesis 2. DC Electrical circuits 3. Input and output sub-systems 4. Energy and power. Component 1: 1. Semiconductor components 2. Logic systems 3. Operational amplifers 4. Signal conversion 5. AC circuits and passive flters 6. Communications systems 7. Wireless transmission 8. Instrumentation systems. Component 2: 1. Timing circuits 2. Sequential logic systems 3. Microcontrollers 4. Digital communications 5. Optical communication 6. Mains power supply systems. 7. High power switching systems 8. Audio systems. Component 3: This component requires each learner to complete two tasks.

Assessment

Component 1: Principles of Electronics

Written examination: 2 hours 45 minutes 40% of qualifcation.

Component 2: Application of Electronics

Written examination: 2 hours 45 minutes 40% of qualifcation.

Component 3: Extended system design and realisation tasks

Non-exam assessment 20% of qualifcation. Task 1: A design and program task to create a microcontroller system programmed in assembler language to solve an identifed problem, need or opportunity. Task 2: A substantial integrated design and realisation task to create an electronic system to solve an identifed problem, need or opportunity.

Progression after Sixth Form

The specifcation has been developed for students who wish to progress to higher education and also for employment in the scientifc and technological professions. Progression routes would be degree courses in Mathematics, Physics, Electronics, all forms of Engineering, Computing, Robotics, Communication Systems, etc. It is a considerable advantage to have studied Electronics when applying for University courses in Computing and/or Electronic Engineering.

Career opportunities

• Aerospace Engineer • Broadcast Engineer • Control and Instrumentation Engineer • Design Engineer • Electrical Engineer • Electronics Engineer • IT Consultant • Network Engineer • Nuclear Engineer • Systems Analyst

Course available subject to numbers.

For more information contact: Mr R. Brock - rbrock@speters.org.uk