Automation and Instrumentation DipHE
University of Salford
UCAS Code: HH03 | Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
University of Salford
UCAS Code: HH03 | Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
About this course
**Automation and Instrumentation are critical areas in today's industrial landscape.**
This DipHE in Automation and Instrumentation offers a comprehensive curriculum covering basic maths, physics, programming, Industry 4.0, data acquisition and automation principles. This programme prepares students for a flourishing career in the field of industrial automation, which is in high demand across various industries.
Your studies will be at a university with an established profile in these areas and supported by the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology. Unique advantages of this programme are:
- High demand - Graduates find abundant opportunities in manufacturing, energy, automotive and other sectors where automation plays a pivotal role
- Career opportunities - The programme's versatility, integrating essential subjects like maths and physics, equips graduates to excel in diverse automation-related roles
- Industry 4.0 focus - Students stay up-to-date with the latest technological advancements, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart manufacturing
- Data-driven decision making - Learning data acquisition techniques empowers students to make informed decisions, optimise processes and increase efficiency in complex industrial settings
- Efficiency and cost savings - Professionals with automation and instrumentation skills are highly valued for improving productivity, reducing downtime and lowering operational costs in industries, offering substantial benefits to businesses across the UK
- Versatility - Graduates gain a well-rounded understanding, making them adaptable to various automation-related roles.
**What is a 'DipHE'?**
A Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) at Level 5 is awarded after two years of full-time study at university. Our DipHE programmes are hands-on and practical, with flexible learning options available so you can choose to study full or part time.
You can take a DipHE straight from college when you have completed qualifications like BTECs or A-Levels. Some people choose to take a gap year first or spend some time working before they start a DipHE.
Diplomas of Higher Education are perfect for people who want a university experience, but do not want to take a full undergraduate degree qualification. You get the support and teaching quality of a degree but don’t have to commit to three years of study before you begin. A DipHE can lead directly to a career as you will have gained valued skills and experience, or you might choose to continue with further studies.
**Our new home for computing**
In Autumn 2022, we opened our new £65 million hub for science, engineering and the environment - and our new home for computing. Sustainability-designed and 100% electric powered, the building offers unrivalled teaching, learning and research facilities and provides exciting new spaces for industry collaboration.
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This is one of the more popular areas to study engineering and there is not quite such a serious shortage of electrical engineers as there is of other engineering subjects - but there's still plenty of demand. The most common jobs are in telecommunications, electrical and electronic engineering, but there is some crossover with the computing industry, so many graduates start work in IT and computing jobs. At the moment, there's a particular demand for electrical engineers in the electronics, and the car and aerospace industries, and also in defence, and salaries can vary across the country depending on the industry you start in. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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Graduates are in significant demand, so unemployment rates are well below the national graduate average and starting salaries are well above average. Much the most common industries for these graduates are now vehicle manufacture - there are not enough people with these degrees to go round and so the big employers tend to take the lion's share at the moment. But pretty much anywhere there is manufacturing, there are production engineers. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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