Working in electronics engineering can involve the design, development, maintenance and testing of components, devices, systems or equipment that use electricity as part of their source of power. These components include capacitors, diodes, resistors and transistors.  During your career you could be involved in the design and development stage, testing of prototypes and the final manufacture and implementation of a new product or system. You will typically work within a team of colleagues with specialisms in other areas of engineering. 

Continue your studies in the dynamic field of business with our BA (Hons) in Business Management Top-up degree. This one-year course is suitable for students with a foundation degree or HND in a relevant subject who would like to gain a full honours degree. This course starts each January and is awarded by the University of Surrey.  This course:  Taught at University Centre Farnborough, with modern facilities and access to online learning  Available to those already working in the sector looking for career progression or for those continuing from college or university  The programme is studied over one academic year and is taught full-time  Can top-up your current qualification to a full honours degree   Successful graduates can go onto study a nationally recognized postgraduate course  Jobs directly related to this degree include a management consultant or project manager  Can provide a route into careers related to business such as marketing or human resources  Want to study from home? .  Why study with us? The world of business can be both fast-passed and varied, with high levels of responsibility and opportunities for rapid career progression. By studying this top-up degree, you will be equipped with a combination of practical and applied skills alongside industry know-how, so you can graduate with the ability and confidence to progress in the business sector.    Several lecturers for this course have been involved in research, lecturing and consultancy work in the UK and overseas in South-East Asia, Western and Eastern Europe. We also have strong links with industry, commerce and professional bodies such as CIM, CIMA and CIPD and this is reflected in the course content.  This course will give you the skills needed to evaluate a business situation, identify problems, and recommend solutions, with the ability to provide insightful, reflective and analytical content. This, combined with your previous knowledge and experience, will enhance your employability in a variety of business-related work environments. 

Complete your computing studies with our one-year top-up degree. If you have previously studied a HND or foundation degree in computing this programme will enable you to ‘top-up’ your existing skills and qualifications into a full honours degree. This top-up degree starts each September and is awarded by the University of Surrey. Course highlights One-year qualification to ‘top-up’ existing qualifications to a full honours degree A route into careers related to computing including software, design, development and more Gain industry recognised certifications, such as the CISCO CCNA semester awards Taught at University Centre Farnborough, with modern facilities including our computing suite with access to the latest software Enhance your knowledge, understanding and skills ready to enter into successful employment in the computing industry   Why study this course with us? Whether it is for work or home, information technology is at the heart of our everyday lives. According to prospects, there are currently one million people working in IT in the UK. Being a graduate with proficient computing skills could open up opportunities in a diverse range of careers in different sectors. At Farnborough, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in an IT working environment. Not only will you develop skills specific to IT but our course provides opportunities for you to develop behaviours for work, for example by undertaking a group project, or responding to a client brief. As part of the course you will also earn vendor qualifications including CISCO semester awards, which are recognised by employers.  

Take your knowledge further with this one-year top-up degree, learning in both the classroom and through work placements about what influences outcomes for children. This course starts each September and is awarded by the University of Surrey. Course highlights This course is a one-year top-up degree which can convert your existing qualifications, such as an HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject, and/or experiences into a full degree It is taught over three days per week and has full-time status Can provide a route into careers related to early years and education – start your journey in training to become a teacher Offers the chance to gain vital work experience and exposure to different industries through weekly work placements (one day per week) and additional two to three-week block placements Has previously involved educational trips, including exploring the Reggio Emilia approach to education in Italy and visiting early years centres, schools and local authorities in Finland   Why study this course with us?   Many factors in today’s society influence how children learn and develop during their early years. During this degree you will study at a higher level, discovering the range of factors that can impact outcomes for children and exploring how professionals can intervene to improve practices. Upon graduating you will have the knowledge and skills to lead practice and to enable progression onto EYTS and Initial Teacher Training. At Farnborough, your lecturers will have experience working in a range of early years and education settings. This will give you a full insight into your subject in the classroom and beyond. Staff attendance at conferences and additional training also ensures that teaching reflects up-to-date practices in the industry. As well as exploring key theories and research, you will have the opportunity to put what you learn into practice through weekly work placements (one day per week). This will enable you to develop personal, practical and transferable skills, as well as gaining experiences that can help set you apart from other graduates when starting your new career.  

Build upon your early years knowledge with this one-year top-up degree, linking what you learn in lessons to your existing role in the sector. This course starts each September and is awarded by the University of Surrey. Course Highlights: This is a one-year top-up degree which can convert your existing qualifications, such as an HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject, and/or experiences into a full degree The course is taught one afternoon/evening per week and has full-time status Can help you to update your knowledge and work towards more senior roles or teaching Taught by dedicated and supportive lecturers with experience in a range of early years and teaching settings Has previously involved educational trips, including exploring the Reggio Emilia approach to education in Italy and visiting early years centres, schools and local authorities in Finland Why study this course with us? Early years education plays a big part in preparing children for entry into our society, encouraging them to exhibit positive behavioural and societal norms. This one-year top-up degree will develop your existing knowledge of the early years sector, exploring the evolving policies and practices used in the industry.    At Farnborough, your lecturers will have experience working in a range of early years and education settings. This will give you a full insight into your subject in the classroom and beyond. Staff attendance at conferences and additional training also ensures that teaching reflects up-to-date practices in the industry. As someone currently employed in the sector, this course provides a unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and gain skills relevant to your role, with timetables designed to suit employers. You will link lesson content and assignments to your own work-based practice, allowing you to tailor the course to your goals.    

This course is taught over one evening per week at University Centre of Farnborough. It is suitable for students with a foundation degree or HND in a relevant subject who would like to gain a full honours degree. Farnborough College of Technology offers the above qualification for teaching assistants/learning support assistants. The programme follows the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. The education sector increasingly requires staff who can appreciate the implications of the many far-reaching developments currently taking place. The BA (Hons) in Education (Learning Support) meets this need for practitioners fulfilling a number of different roles within the sector. The main award of the BA (Hons) in Education builds on the appropriate supporting Foundation Degrees, providing a progression route to degree level. As such, it develops and extends the knowledge base acquired through previous study and professional development and continues to integrate a work-based model in which students are required to reflect upon daily occurrences in the work place and use their experiences to inform and evaluate their own practice. The programme is offered as a full-time honours degree programme and is modular in structure focusing on a number of essential themes in contemporary education and training. "Please keep your students coming. They are of the highest quality. "  - Bill James, Executive Principal at St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School who often recruits our former students

Careers in aeronautical engineering involve working in cutting edge technology, with the potential to work for international companies.  Those working in aeronautical engineering typically work to improve flight safety, fuel efficiency, speed and weight, develop cost-effective technologies, use emerging technologies to meet industry needs, and diagnose and carry out maintenance on aircraft.  Farnborough has a rich engineering heritage and there is a variety of employers nearby, including Gulfstream, 2Excel Aviation, Airbus and more. There is also a range of employers at the many large airports in London and the South of England. 

Mechanical engineers work to discover efficient solutions to the development of processes and products. This could range from small components that improve efficiency, to huge pieces of machinery or vehicles. There are roles for mechanical engineers within all areas of product development, such as research and development, design and manufacture, installation and ongoing maintenance.  Mechanical engineering is found within a range of industries, making employment possible in various organisations and parts of the country. 

Complete your graphic design studies with our one-year top-up degree. This programme will enable you to ‘top-up’ your existing skills and qualifications into a full honors degree, if you have previously studied graphic design as an HND or foundation degree. This programme starts each January and is awarded by the University of Surrey. Course highlights  It provides a route into careers related to graphic design, illustration, web design, branding, marketing and more It can convert your existing qualifications , such as a HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject, and/or experiences into a full degree Previous guest visits have included graphic designer Dan Mumford and photographer Clare Strand The opportunity to work on live briefs for industry clients Taught at University Centre Farnborough, with modern study facilities and access to the latest software Being taught over two full days per week, the course also gives you more flexibility in balancing work or family commitments Why study this course with us?  This programme combines conventional graphic design subjects with the new emerging interactive disciplines to reflect current industry aspirations. The programme provides the specialised skills needed for those who go on to work in such areas as graphic design, branding and advertising, web design and multimedia. At Farnborough, you will be involved with live industry briefs, design work placements and international design competitions. You will also be taught the latest Adobe Creative Suite software including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and After Effects in up-to-date Apple Mac studios. The design studio is fitted out with large format printers, a 3D printing facility and computerised cutting facility. A degree in graphic design will hone your own design skills and encourage your own creative style that can help set you apart from other candidates when starting your new career. You will also be involved in an internal art exhibition where your designs will be displayed.  

Complete your photography studies with our one-year top-up degree. This programme will enable you to ‘top-up’ your existing skills and qualifications into a full honours degree, if you have previously studied a HND or foundation degree in photography. This top-up degree starts each January and is awarded by the University of Surrey. Course highlights  Taught over two full days per week, the course gives you more flexibility in balancing work or family commitments Recent gallery trips have included Paris Photo (Paris), Foam (Amsterdam), Bauhaus (Berlin) and Fotomuseum (Antwerp).  It could lead to careers in photography areas as diverse as advertising, editorial, fashion, fine art, PR and documentary filmmaking Guest speakers have included documentary photographer Mark Neville, fine art photographer Claire Strand and editorial photographer Daniel Stier During your photography degree, you will be working with small to large format cameras, studio lighting, digital post-production suites, Adobe software, traditional darkroom facilities and much more Why study this course with us? If you are interested in creating and collaborating on exciting projects, while honing in on your technical ability and own unique style, then our photography top-up could be for you. At Farnborough, we provide an applied course of study that produces graduates with high level skills, so you are able to work with confidence at graduate level. Our top-up degree is industry-led and applies underpinning concepts, the principles of creativity and allows you to pursue and develop your academic, technical and creative abilities.On completion of this top-up photography degree you will feel confident to showcase your specialism and style, ready for your to transition into industry as a professional photographer or in an associated profession.  

Convert your foundation degree or HND to a full honours degree with our sport science top-up. This honours degree programme will allow you to delve deeper into the world of sport science and aims to further develop your research skills and professional practice. This course starts each September and is awarded by the University of Surrey.  Course highlights: Will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to enter a variety of rewarding careers in sport and sport science, from teaching and training to management  Can provide a route into careers related to sport science, such as a nutritionist, sport and exercise psychologist and more  Top-up degree awarded by the University of Surrey  Our fully equipped gym and sport science laboratory means you can study sport, human performance and exercise onsite and in a modern setting  The programme of study has been designed so that graduates can progress directly into a working environment or continue in education  Previsou guest lecturers have included strength and conditioning coach for UK Badminton and practicing sport psychologists  Why study this course with us? During this hands-on degree you will learn practical, workplace-based skills in our gym and laboratory. From anatomy and physiology, to understanding diet and nutritional analysis, this course will enable you to engage with the world of sports science.   The focus of the honours programme is to ensure that graduates further develop their research skills and professional practice in human performance conditioning and sport science. This course also gives you the opportunity to gain extra qualifications in gym instruction and personal training, approved by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).   Modules on the programme are further enriched by guest lecturers working in the industry, such as the strength and conditioning coach for UK Badminton and a guest visit from the senior coach for Harlequins rugby team Adam Bishop.    Who is this programme for? This top-up degree is suited to those with a foundation degree or HND in a relevant subject who are looking to take their qualification to the next level. It may also be possible for you to join this course following relevant professional qualifications and/or experience in the workplace. Whether it is nutritional strategies or exercise and performance psychology, this course will give you the opportunity to learn and explore each sector in-depth.   What will I study? This course will provide you with a stimulating and intellectually challenging programme of study, designed to reflect the changes in this exciting and adaptive industry. Studies include anatomy and physiology relating to sport and exercise science, diet and nutritional analysis, psychology of exercise behaviour, and sports’ performance and health issues.   

This degree is aimed to equip students who have completed a CPCAB Level 4 or CPCAB Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Counselling with an enhanced knowledge of the theories, philosophies and principles that underpin their clinical practice. As such, it develops and extends the knowledge base acquired through previous study and professional development and progresses students’ ability to build, sustain and advance professional working relationships in order to support the meeting of diverse clients’ needs. It continues to integrate a work-based model in which students are required to reflect upon occurrences in the workplace and use their experiences to inform and evaluate their own practice. The programme is offered as a full-time top-up honours degree programme and is modular in structure, focusing on a number of essential themes in contemporary Counselling practice. There is recognition of work-based learning and therefore attendance at college is one full day a week in term time with a compulsory 4-day workshop within the programme. The students are supported in the workplace by Supervisors and College tutors.