HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Part-time) - 2024 Entry
- Develop your knowledge and skills in specialist engineering workshops.
- Potential to progress on to Chartered status, upon completion of additional study.
- Learn from experienced lecturers, who have a natural passion for their subject.
- Take advantage of small class sizes, offering unrivalled student to lecturer contact time.
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| Start Date: | September 2024 |
| Duration: | 2 Years, Part-Time |
| Campus: | The STEM Centre, Technology Campus |
| Tuition Fee: | £3,350 per year This qualification may incur additional costs. See finance section for further details. |
| Entry Requirements: | Please see entry requirement section below. |
| Programme Specification: | Coming Soon |
| Programme Handbook: | Coming Soon |
| Course Contact: |
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Overview
The HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a two-year, part-time qualification, which has been developed to ensure students are able to meet the demands of employers in the rapidly evolving engineering sector.
Highly respected by employers nationwide, successful completion of the HNC demonstrates that you have a strong understanding of the principles of mechanical engineering, having learnt how to apply those principles to a wide variety of situations.
Modules
| YEAR 1 | Year 2 |
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| Electrical Principles (15 credits) | Engineering Design (15 credits) |
| Engineering Maths (15 credits) | Digital Principles (15 credits) |
| Engineering Science (15 credits) | Electronic Circuits and Devices (15 credits) |
| Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (15 credits) | Managing a Professional Engineering Project (15 credits) |
Entry Requirements
For 2024 entry, you should hold a suitable level 3 or equivalent qualification in engineering such as City and Guilds Level 3, National Certificate, a T Level or equivalent to A levels.
Prior Learning and Experience
University Centre St Helens intends to recruit students from a varied range of backgrounds and experience. Offers of a place on the HNC will not be based solely upon academic qualifications alone and related skills gained in the workplace will also be considered.
Additional Entry Requirements
All suitably qualified applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Your interview is designed to be an informal meeting and will also provide an opportunity for you to discuss and explore your career interests with the Programme Leader.
Information for International Applicants
If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, you may need to apply for a Tier 4 visa in order to enter and study in the UK. However, please note that University Centre St Helens does not hold a Tier 4 Sponsor Licence to support student visa applications.
Learning Environment and Assessment
Students will study one day per week. The day typically runs from 9.00am - 4.30pm with appropriate breaks. The units are delivered in several different ways, such as traditional face-to-face, online, blended (a mixture of face-to-face and online delivery) and self-guided project work.
A range of assessment methods will be employed, which typically includes case studies, discussions, examinations, independent research, teamwork, portfolio evidence and written work.
Tuition Fees
For 2024 entry, tuition fees for part-time study are £3,350 per year.
Additional Costs
| Course-Related Travel (Placements/Voluntary/Site Visits) | Variable dependent on the distance travelled and the method of transportation. |
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| Materials | Core texts, journals and reading lists should generally be available in the STEM Centre Campus Library, however, students may prefer to buy their own copies. These can be purchased from any source and reading lists, if required, will be provided at enrolment. |
| Equipment | Students will provide their own day-to-day stationary items e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks. |
Financial Support
Subject to eligibility, students can apply for a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England to cover the full cost of tuition fees, which means you don't have to pay anything upfront and there's nothing to pay back until you're qualified and earning over £481 a week, £2,083 a month or £25,000 a year. You may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs. Visit our finance support page for more information.
Careers and Progression
This HNC provides a platform for entry into a number of career pathways in the industry. It can also enhance promotion prospects in supervisory, junior and middle management positions.
Many students have also naturally progressed on to our HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering to enhance their skills and knowledge. Successful completion of the HND provides students with the opportunity to move on to higher level study, which could ultimately provide Chartered Status.
Apply Now
To apply, please complete our part-time application form here: www.sthelens.ac.uk/shc-adult-app-form
Would you like to speak to someone before making your decision?
Call 0800 99 66 99 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and our team will be more than happy to help.
