Engineering and Physical Science

 

Content

The Agored Cymru Access to Higher Education Diploma (Engineering and Physical Sciences) supports progression into degree programmes in Engineering, Physics and Mathematics and introduces learners to relevant subject areas including:

  • Physics
  • Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Advanced mathematics

 

Assessment

The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a unitised qualification and is assessed by way of continuous assessment. Methods of assessment are varied and reflect those that learners will encounter in higher education. Assessment methods include

  • Essays
  • Oral presentations
  • Time constrained assessments /examinations
  • Academic discussions
  • Written reports
  • Practical assessments

 

Where can I study?

The Agored Cymru Access to Higher Education Diploma (Engineering and Physical Sciences) is offered at the following centres:

  • Cardiff and Vale College
  • Coleg Cambria

 

Potential progression routes

Learners successfully completing the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Engineering and Physical Sciences) may be considered for entry onto the following degree programmes at various higher education providers (this list is not exhaustive):

  • Applied Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electric and Electronic Engineering
  • Built Environment
  • Mathematics
  • Physics.

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