Higher National Certificate - HNC
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Electrical Systems Engineering for England (HTQ) course at Wigan and Leigh College.
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Students must also possess a Grade C/4 or above in Maths at GCSE or equivalent.
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| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,500 per year |
| Scotland | £7,500 per year |
| Wales | £7,500 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £7,500 per year |
UCAS code: LEC1
Here's what Wigan and Leigh College says about its Electrical Systems Engineering for England (HTQ) course.
You will develop the analytical thinking skills and principles of electrical engineering employers are looking for. This programme will develop your knowledge to become a professional engineer, designing innovative products and services, as well as taking responsibility for complex engineering systems. You will develop competence in analysis and evaluation in order to problem solve.
Employers contribute to the course content, so you will be learning the skills that meet the needs of your specialist industry. We have access to a range of employers as part of our guest speaker programme such as Sellafield, Electricity Northwest, Jacobs, and Cavendish.
After completing the HNC you are able to progress to the HND Electronic & Electrical Systems Engineering for England (HTQ) for a further year.
The IET accreditation on behalf of the Engineering Council is available for those who progress and complete the BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (top-up). Graduates will benefit from being able to apply for professional status as a Chartered Engineer.
As part of this course, you can take part in work placements which often lead to highly paid employment after completing your studies.
You will be taught by a professional team of tutors with a range of specialist expertise - from Chartered Engineering to Nuclear Decommissioning and Power Engineering.
This course is ideal for those who want to establish a careers in the industry or progress in their current position.
Source: Wigan and Leigh College
Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
Engineering and Construction
Location
Wigan | Wigan
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Electrical engineering
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The mandatory modules include: • Engineering Maths • Engineering Science • Programming for Engineers • Professional Engineering Practice • Engineering Mechanics and Materials • Electrical Machines • Electrical Systems and Fault Finding • Analogue and Digital Electronics
The programme is assessed through a variety of methods, from written assignments, presentations and laboratory exercises.
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Wigan and Leigh College students who took the Electrical Systems Engineering for England (HTQ) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
69%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
low
Learning opportunities
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
54%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
65%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
54%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
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Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
high
Organisation and management
62%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
62%
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How well organised is your course?
62%
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Learning resources
80%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
69%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
low
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Earnings from Wigan and Leigh College graduates who took Electrical Systems Engineering for England (HTQ) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£42k
First year after graduation
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