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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Gloucestershire College

UCAS Code: Not applicable | Higher National Certificate - HNC

Entry requirements


A level

D,D

Access to HE Diploma

P:45

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

PPP

UCAS Tariff

48

Gloucestershire College will recognise other/combinations of equivalent Level 3 qualifications to meet the UCAS Tariff point requirement.

About this course


Course option

2years

Part-time | 2024

These courses give you the opportunity to complete specialist studies which are directly relevant to roles within the Electrical/Electronic and in some cases Mechatronic sectors.

The Pearson HNC/D Electrical and Electronic Engineering Diploma courses, delivered in our well-equipped labs, are a great place to learn about a wide variety of subjects and topic areas. The subjects studied will give you a very good grounding and are delivered in both a theoretical and practical way. The equipment used in the labs is industry standard and most of the software/simulation packages used are the same as those used in industry.

The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is studied at Level 4 and is suitable for people who want to consolidate or improve their knowledge and who wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification. The HNC is generally a natural progression from BTEC Level 3, however other routes onto it are possible. The Pearson Higher National Certificate (HNC) is suitable for people who are currently working in or hoping to work in a technical and/or managerial role in their chosen field. It is delivered as a part time day release course and takes 2 years to complete.

Modules

You will study a number of modules (8 in total) at level 4 including Engineering Design, Engineering Maths, Electrical & Electronic Principles and Mechatronics.

Assessment methods

Assessment will be carried out by a series of assignments, some developed by Pearson and some in house.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£6,700
for the whole course
Northern Ireland
£6,700
for the whole course
Scotland
£6,700
for the whole course
Wales
£6,700
for the whole course

The Uni


Course location:

Cheltenham

Department:

Centre for Technology and Engineering

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