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Electronics A Level

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This course can be studied alongside 2 A Levels or 1 A Level and 1 vocational course (as part of our 2+1 offer). When choosing your other A Level/s, you can pick Physics OR Computer Science - you can't choose both due to subject overlap.

Electronics is central to modern technology. Our A Level in Electronics gives you a strong foundation in electronic principles and practical engineering skills. You’ll understand how electronic systems are designed, analysed, tested and implemented - combining theory with hands-on work in our well-equipped labs. The qualification builds your problem-solving ability and prepares you for further study or a career in engineering, computing, telecommunications, or other technical fields.

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What will I study?

The course covers key electronic concepts and practical techniques, including:

  • System synthesis and circuit analysis – designing and understanding complete electronic systems
  • DC electrical circuits – how current, voltage and resistance interact in real and theoretical circuits
  • Input and output subsystems – sensors, transducers, displays and how electronic systems interface with the real world
  • Semiconductor components and logic systems – diodes, transistors, logic gates, microcontroller-based systems
  • Operational amplifiers and signal processing – amplifying, filtering and conditioning signals in analogue systems
  • Energy, power and system performance – efficiency and practical behaviour of electronic devices.

Across the two years, you’ll link theory directly to practice with real circuit building, testing and troubleshooting.

  • Entry requirements
    • GCSE Maths grade 5-9
    • GCSE Double Science grade 6/5 plus two other GCSEs grade 4-9

    OR

    • GCSE Triple Science grade 6/5/5 with a 6 in Physics plus another GCSE grade 4-9
    • An overall average of a grade 4*.

    *To work out your grade average, add all of your grades together and divide by the number of GCSEs you've taken. If you need help, please contact our Enquiries Team on 0808 100 3626 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

  • Assessment

    This course is assessed by written examinations and a Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) project, reflecting how electronics is used in industry and higher education. The practical NEA component allows you to plan and execute an extended electronics project, often involving programming and system integration.

  • Progression

    Further study at university-level* in engineering, computer science, telecommunications and related degrees.

    *As we are a partner college of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you may qualify for various benefits should you choose to apply to NTU after completing your college course. This could include a Progress NTU offer, where you would receive an offer one grade below their standard offer. For further details, please call us on 0808 100 3626.

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  • Qualifications gained
    • GCE A Level in Electronics
    • WJEC Eduqas
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Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

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