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Electrical & Electronic Engineering

City of Bristol College

UCAS Code: Not applicable | Higher National Certificate - HNC

Entry requirements


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24-48

We are looking for students with a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Engineering. Students usually need one or more of the following: An A Level Grade C or above in either Maths, Physics, Mechanical Engineering 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science Grade 4 (C) or above

About this course


Course option

1year

Part-time | 2024

This course is electronics and electrical based and aims to produce competent individuals who are capable of exercising independent technical judgement. Ideal if you are looking to progress to a higher level HND, Degree level qualification or to move into management.

You will gain a nationally recognised qualification which will allow you to work at engineer/technical level. On successful completion of this HNC course, you could go on to study for the HND, Foundation Degree and then apply to top-up by joining the final year of the BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Modules

On this course you will develop a wide range of skills, techniques and personal qualities essential for the successful engineer to make a contribution to the workplace. You could be studying engineering maths, electronic circuits and devices, electrical and electronic principles, business management for engineers, engineering design and digital principles.

Assessment methods

You will learn from our highly qualified team and be assessed via a combination of group work, coursework, portfolio, exams, practical work and presentations.

Tuition fees

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England
£3,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£3,000
per year
Scotland
£3,000
per year
Wales
£3,000
per year

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Department:

Science, Engineering and Computing

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