Start Date
- September 2023, Part Time
Summary
This course is for individuals wishing to develop higher-level professional skills relevant to the electrical and electronic engineering sectors.
The programme team uses a combination of traditional classroom teaching, open learning and research-based experiential learning, laboratory experiments and demonstrations, industry standard IT applications and group activities.
The course comprises mandatory and optional units.
The mandatory units are:
Engineering Design
Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Science
Managing a professional engineering project
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Students will complete additional modules selected by the course team; these are:
Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Electronic Circuits and Devices
Digital Principles
If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Dimitris Kakofengitis - Course Leader HNC Electrical/Electronic Engineering, email: Dimitris.Kakofengitis@ccn.ac.uk
Why our College?
Flexible study options
Most of our courses require two days per week attendance at college. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.
Smaller class sizes
Our smaller class sizes mean you get all the support you need during your studies. This is a crucial difference to larger universities and provides you with access to your lecturers when you need them.
Outstanding progression
97% of our full time graduates and 100% of our part time graduates are in employment or further study 6 months after completing their degree (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes, 2019, for CCN, published by Office for Students)
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have four GCSEs at grade four or above (Equivalent to A*-C), including Maths, plus ONE of the following:
- At least one A level, in either Mathematics or Physics
- BTEC Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Access to HE: Diploma in Engineering
- GNVQ Advanced Level in Engineering
- Advanced Diploma in Engineering Minimum grades apply, please ask for details.
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) qualifications offered from September 2017 are new versions introduced by BTEC. As a result, anyone wanting to accredit prior learning is advised to discuss this at interview.
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading), the required minimum is: Academic IELTS (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Advice shop for advice and guidance. International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the International Students webpage
Assessment
The programme is assessed by a mixture of assessments for example assignments and project work.
Progression
The BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) programme is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies. Students may wish to undertake further study at Higher National Diploma (HND) level or above.
Career Progression
The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a variety of interesting and rewarding careers in engineering.
Fees
Total course fees are £6,120 for the 1 1/2 years of the programme. This is made up of £3,825 (75 credits) in Year 1, and a further fee of £2295 (45 credits) in the final 6 months of the course.
International student course fees are £7,360 for the 1 1/2 years of the programme. This is made up of £4,600 (75 credits) in Year 1, and a further fee of £2,760 (45 credits) in the final 6 months of the course.
In addition, there is a chargeable Pearson registration fee.
