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BSc (Hons) Electrical / Electronic Engineering (BSc)

  • Graig Campus
2 or 3 Years

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Our dynamic and diverse Electrical and Electronic Engineering course offers a gateway to a world of exciting career opportunities. If you’re a recent graduate with a HNC, this well-established, part-time program is designed to provide a comprehensive and practical education.

Key Features of Our Engineering Program:

  • Student-Centric Approach: Experience a course that revolves around you! Our student-focused methodology ensures engagement and active participation, making learning both enjoyable and effective.
  • Task-Oriented Learning: Dive into hands-on, task-oriented learning that prepares you for real-world challenges. Our emphasis on practical assignments ensures you gain the skills needed to excel in the industry.
  • Industry Integration: This bridge between academia and industry is crucial for a seamless transition into the professional realm.
  • Thorough Grounding in Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Covering both hardware and software aspects, our curriculum aligns with industry demands. Be well-versed in the latest technologies and industry trends to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of engineering.
  • Graduates will be well-prepared for practice as incorporated engineers, and the knowledge gained will serve as a solid foundation for career advancement.

Join us on this transformative journey, where theory meets practice, and innovation is the cornerstone of success. Ignite your engineering passion and unlock a world of possibilities with our Electrical and Electronic Engineering program!

Course details

Study modes:
  • Part time
Course length:
2 or 3 Years

What you will learn

  • To develop the ability to evaluate designs, process and products and make improvements.
  • To establish the relevance of engineering to solve real world problems using scientific knowledge
  • Course incorporates health and safety, environmental issues and sustainability
  • To develop the learner’s ability to see the inter-relationship between theory and practice and to maintain a sound theoretical approach in enabling the introduction of new and advancing technology to enhance current practice.
  • To develop the learner’s ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers and colleagues, using written, oral and graphical methods.
  • To develop a self-disciplined and self-motivated attitude in pursuit of their studies.
  • To develop the learner’s ability to be able to select suitable materials, components and assembly techniques for a particular product.
  • To develop in the learner the ability to plan and execute a project within time and cost constraints, taking into account the health and safety issues.
  • To develop the ability to evaluate designs, processes and products and make improvements.
  • To develop in the learner a professional attitude towards matters such as design, reliability and maintenance of equipment, product quality and value, marketing and safety.

Example units include:

  • Year 1 modules : Control Engineering, Power and Machines, Signals and Digital Communications, Virtual Instrumentation and Control Systems, Networking Systems for Engineers.
  • Year 2 modules : Electronic Design, Power Electronics and Drives, Electronic Production and Test.
  • Year 3 modules : Engineering Management and Major Project.
  • HND students who have covered the year 1 modules will be allowed direct entry into year 2.

Successful candidates will be able to perform technical duties in posts demanding a detailed understanding of electrical and electronic engineering. They should be able to design, develop, manufacture, maintain and manage applications of current and developing technology at a high level. They will be prepared for practice as incorporated engineers and will also have the required knowledge and skills for continuing education.

Examination and up to four pieces of coursework for non-project modules. Oral presentation and project report for the project module.

HNC Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Higher education fees apply and any additional costs are determined annually by the college. Fees for the academic year 2023-24: 1st year £2,196, 2nd Year £2,097, 3rd Year £2,013.

The learner will also be required to provide their own stationery and basic classroom equipment appropriate to their course (eg, pens and a calculator).