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Higher National Certificate - HNC

Electrical Systems Engineering for England (HTQ)

Entry requirements

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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UCAS Tariff

96

Students must also possess a Grade C/4 or above in Maths at GCSE or equivalent.

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Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£7,500 per year
Scotland£7,500 per year
Wales£7,500 per year
Northern Ireland£7,500 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

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

Course details

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 modules you will study

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

How you will be assessed

The programme is assessed through a variety of methods, from written assignments, presentations and laboratory exercises.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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.

Engineering

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

92%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

69%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

77%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

81%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

54%

low

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

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%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

85%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

62%

low

How well organised is your course?

62%

low

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

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

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

Student information

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Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Wigan and Leigh College graduates who took Electrical Systems Engineering for England (HTQ) - or another course in the same subject area.

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Earnings

£42k

First year after graduation

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