Electrical & Electronic Engineering Extended Diploma
at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college
What the college says
By studying an Extended Diploma, students develop knowledge, understanding and skills required by the engineering sector, this also include essential employability skills that can then be applied into real work contexts. Thisqualification allows students to develop the wide ranging knowledge, understanding and skills required for direct progression into a broad range of roles within the engineering sector.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 GCSE subject graded 9-4 or equivalent including science, maths or English.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Engineering & Construction Centre of Excellence
Pagefield Campus Walkden Avenue, Wigan, WN1 2JH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Wigan
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