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Electrical & Electronic Engineering (HNC)

Cambridge Regional College

UCAS Code: H610 | Higher National Certificate - HNC

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About this course


Course option

2years

Part-time | 2024

This is a 2 year course, studied at 1 day per week.

This Level 4 course is a nationally recognised and highly respected qualification, accepted by employers, universities and professional engineering institutions. The course is aimed at working engineers and is ideal for anyone who is interested in developing a multi-disciplined career in electrical/electronic engineering. The College has close links with the Engineering Sector regionally and uses support from the industry to maintain currency of the curriculum offer. The College also has an excellent range of specialist laboratories, workshops and equipment providing access to resources that support learning.

All engineering courses at Cambridge Regional College focus on the practical applications of theory and include safe working practices, communication, team working and research skills.

Units of study:

YEAR 1 :
U2 Engineering Maths (15 Credits) Level 4
U3 Engineering Science (15 Credits) Level 4
U20 Digital Principles (15 Credits) Level 4
U32 CAD for Maintenance Engineers (15 Credits) Level 4

YEAR 2 :
U1 Engineering Design (15 Credits) Level 4
U4 Managing a professional Engineering Project (15 Credits) Level 4
U19 Electrical and Electronic Principles (15 Credits) Level 4
U22 Electronic Circuit and Devices (15 Credits) Level 4

Maths and English skills development will be embedded into all units of the study programme through investigations, reports, calculations and project work.

This is classed as a part-time course – on successful completion of this course, you will gain a BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma. You can achieve a BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma by studying a further 2 years on successful completion of the BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma. Home & EU students are eligible to apply for a part-time loan from Student Finance England.

Modules

This course is made up of the following units:

YEAR 1 :
U2 Engineering Maths (15 Credits) Level 4
U3 Engineering Science (15 Credits) Level 4
U20 Digital Principles (15 Credits) Level 4
U32 CAD for Maintenance Engineers (15 Credits) Level 4

YEAR 2 :
U1 Engineering Design (15 Credits) Level 4
U4 Managing a professional Engineering Project (15 Credits) Level 4
U19 Electrical and Electronic Principles (15 Credits) Level 4
U22 Electronic Circuit and Devices (15 Credits) Level 4

Please note - units are subject to change.

Assessment methods

Assessment is by a variety of assessment methods, including case studies, observations or practical work, assignments, time constrained assessments and work base projects.

Tuition fees

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England
£2,745
per year
Northern Ireland
£2,745
per year
Scotland
£2,745
per year
Wales
£2,745
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Cambridge Campus

Department:

Engineering

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