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Electrical and Electronic Engineering HTQ

  • HND
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Chippenham
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Delivered at our Chippenham campus and awarded by Pearson, our Higher Technical Qualifications provide a wide-ranging study of Engineering and are designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in this exciting sector. The department's facilities will enable you to learn using a wide range of industry equipment. A large, dedicated workshop houses a range of state-of-the-art resources. In our engineering labs you'll build experience with CAD equipment and software, programmable logic controllers, pneumatic and hydraulic rigs and a range of electronic, robotic and mechatronic facilities.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.

Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications

Modules

The course includes modules in the following subjects:
Year 1:

  • Unit 4002: Engineering Maths
  • Unit 4003: Engineering Science
  • Unit 4061: Programming for Engineers
  • Unit 4062: Professional Engineering Practice
  • Unit 4063: Engineering Mechanics and Materials
  • Unit 4022: Electronic Circuits and Devices
  • Unit 4033: Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Unit 4067: Digital Devices and Systems

Year 2:

  • Unit 5006: Further Mathematics
  • Unit 5013: Embedded Systems
  • Unit 5014: Analogue Electronic Systems
  • Unit 5041: Engineering Project
  • Unit 5042: Signals and Systems
  • Unit 5044: Digital Electronic Systems
  • Unit 5045: Electrical Engineering and Sustainability
  • Unit 5046: Analogue and Digital Communications

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Chippenham

Study options

  • HND • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
DEE1
Institution code:
W74
Campus name:
Chippenham
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
DEE1
Institution code:
W74
Campus name:
Chippenham
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

At least 4 GCSEs at grade C (4) or above including English and Maths (or equivalent level 2 qualifications) plus one or more of the following: - 48 UCAS Tariff Points from an appropriate level 3 vocational programme (e.g. BTEC National Diploma). - A Level 3 Extended Diploma or GCE AS / A Level or a 6 unit Vocational A Level. - Success in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. - Formally assessed outcomes acquired through recognised prior learning or experience. Applications from mature candidates are welcomed and considered on an individual basis. Where English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent qualification will normally be required. Applicants without the qualifications specified will be considered based on their ability to study the subject at the required level.

HNC (BTEC) - P

A level 4 qualification in an appropriate I.T. related subject such as HNC Digital Technologies or an equivalent qualification.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£6185Year 1
Northern Ireland£6185Year 1
Scotland£6185Year 1
Wales£6185Year 1

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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