Course contact details
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Email:ucr@rotherham.ac.uk
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University Centre Rotherham
Eastwood Lane
Rotherham
S65 1EG
Electrical and Electronic Engineering HNC
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
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
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Engineering Design
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Engineering Maths
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Managing a Professional Engineering Project
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Production Engineering for Manufacture
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Automation, Robotics and PLCs
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Quality and Process Improvement
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Electrical and Electronic Principles
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Electrical Machines
Progression:
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Go into employment as an electrical engineer or other engineering related occupations
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Progress to an Engineering HND/Degree
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Enhance you career opportunities and help meet aspirations to become a supervisor or manager
Entry Requirements:
Level 4 HNC
-A relevant Level 3 Qualification
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.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
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Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus
Study options
- Higher National Certificate • Full-Time • 1 Years
- Higher National Certificate • Part-Time • 1 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- R52
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Centre Rotherham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- R52
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level
Minimum of two A-Level equivalents in relevant subjects (e.g. Maths, Electronics, Physics).
UCAS TariffOffer: 48
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A full Level 3 qualification to include a minimum of BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering or a related subject .
Level 3 Maths and Electrical Principles
Level 3 Maths and Electrical Principles
Entry requirements for the HNC:
•A full Level 3 qualification to include a minimum of BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering or a related subject
•Level 3 Maths and Electrical Principles or a minimum of two A-Level equivalents in relevant subjects (e.g. Maths, Electronics, Physics)
Entry requirements for the HND:
•The HND is a one year top-up from the HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The units gained on your HNC must be transferable to suit the HND matrix
•Those with significant work experience in the industry may also be considered following interview to assess suitability for the course
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £3450 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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