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Higher National Diploma - HND

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Electrical and Electronic Engineering course at University Centre Rotherham.

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A level

Minimum of two A-Level equivalents in relevant subjects (e.g. Maths, Electronics, Physics).

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H6P7

Here's what University Centre Rotherham says about its Electrical and Electronic Engineering course.

About these Courses:

These courses are designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of the electrical and electronic technologies which are used by businesses nationally ad globally. By studying the theory behind these technologies, you will develop knowledge of how electrical and electronic engineering systems feature in everyday life.

This course provides advanced technical knowledge through electrical and electronic engineering principles, concepts and theory. This course also provides the higher level technical vocational electrical and electronic engineering skills to prepare you for a range of related occupations. The Higher National Certificate (HNC) course is offered on a part-time basis over 3 semesters (18 months) and can be topped up to a Higher National Diploma (HND) qualification with further study.

We continually invest in modern, state-of-the-art equipment including new mechatronics and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) facilities. With industry-experienced tutors, the course is designed to equip you with the skills set desired by employers within the electrical engineering industry and provide you with new opportunities for career development, an improved salary and increased job satisfaction.

Modules Covered:

HNC

  • Engineering Design

  • Engineering Maths

  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project

  • Production Engineering for Manufacture

  • Automation, Robotics and PLCs

  • Quality and Process Improvement

  • Electrical and Electronic Principles

  • Electrical Machines

HND

  • Professional Engineering Management

  • Further Mathematics

  • Further Programmable Logic Controllers

  • Further Electrical Machines and Drives

  • Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage

  • Embedded Systems

  • Further Electrical Principles, Electronic and Digital Principles

  • Utilisation of Electrical Power

Progression:

  • Go into employment as an electrical engineer or other engineering related occupations

  • Progress to an Engineering degree

  • Enhance you career opportunities and help meet aspirations to become a supervisor or manager

Entry Requirements: Level 4 HNC

-A relevant Level 3 Qualification

HND

-The HND is and 18-month top-up from the HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The units gained on your HNC must be transferable to suit the HND matrix.

If you do not meet these requirements please contact us as we are able to consider applicants with other qualifications, relevant experience or personal circumstances on an individual basis.

Source: University Centre Rotherham

Course details

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Qualification

Higher National Diploma - HND

Department

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Location

Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus | Rotherham

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Electrical and electronic engineering

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£6,900 per year
Scotland£6,900 per year
Wales£6,900 per year
Northern Ireland£6,900 per year

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