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Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England

Course details
  • HNC
  • 2 Years
  • Blended learning (part-time)
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Cheltenham
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd

Course summary

This course will give you the opportunity to complete the new updated 2024 version HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England, this is an updated version of the HNC known as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ).

The course can be studied as a standalone qualification or as part of a Level 4 Apprenticeship.

The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is studied at Level 4 and is suitable for people who want to consolidate or improve their knowledge and who wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification. The HNC is generally a natural progression from BTEC or EAL Level 3 Diploma qualifications, however other routes onto it are possible.

The course is delivered in our well-equipped labs, are a great place to learn about a wide variety of subjects and topic areas. The subjects studied will give you a very good grounding and are delivered in both a theoretical and practical way. The equipment used in the labs is industry standard and most of the software/simulation packages used are the same as those used in industry.

The Pearson Higher National Certificate (HNC) is suitable for people who are currently working in or hoping to work in a technical and/or managerial role in their chosen field. It is delivered as a part time day release course and takes 2 years to complete.

You will study 8 modules at level 4: Engineering Design, Engineering Maths, Managing a Professional engineering project, Automation, Robotics and PLC, Electrical & Electronic Principles, Electrical Machines, Production engineering for manufacturing and Quality and process improvement.

Assessment will be carried out by a series of assignments, some developed by Pearson and some in house.

You will have appropriate qualifications at level 3 – either a Diploma in Engineering with GCSE Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or Maths/Science at A level, or relevant industrial experience.

Modules

You will study 8 modules at level 4: Engineering Design, Engineering Maths, Managing a Professional engineering project, Automation, Robotics and PLC, Electrical & Electronic Principles, Electrical Machines, Production engineering for manufacturing and Quality and process improvement.

Assessment method

Assessment will be carried out by a series of assignments, some developed by Pearson and some in house.

How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Application codes

Institution code:
G45
Campus name:
Cheltenham
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

Mature students (over 21) are welcome and encouraged to apply. Any mature applicants that do not meet the UCAS point requirement will be assessed in terms of appropriate experience, knowledge, or industry-based qualifications. We will consider prior learning, life experience and/or work experience but also explore alternative options with you to set you on your path to your goal.

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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Gloucestershire College Tuition Fee and Financial Support page:
https://www.gloscol.ac.uk/student-and-parent-guide/financial-support/loans-and-other-financial-support/

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