Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering for England (HTQ)

Wigan and Leigh College
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Electrical and electronic engineering

UCAS Points

96 points

About this course

You will develop the analytical thinking skills and principles of electrical engineering employers are looking for. This programme will develop your knowledge to become a professional engineer, designing innovative products and services, as well as taking responsibility for complex engineering systems. You will develop competence in analysis and evaluation in order to problem solve.

Employers contribute to the course content, so you will be learning the skills that meet the needs of your specialist industry. We have access to a range of employers as part of our guest speaker programme such as Sellafield, Electricity Northwest, Jacobs, and Cavendish.

After completing the HNC you are able to progress to the HND for a further year.

The IET accreditation on behalf of the Engineering Council is available for those who progress and complete the BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (top-up). Graduates will benefit from being able to apply for professional status as a Chartered Engineer.

As part of this course, you can take part in work placements which often lead to highly paid employment after completing your studies.

You will be taught by a professional team of tutors with a range of specialist expertise - from Chartered Engineering to Nuclear Decommissioning and Power Engineering.

This course is ideal for those who want to establish a careers in the industry or progress in their current position.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 96 points
BTEC MMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2123 Electrical engineers
2124 Electronics engineers
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
2126 Aerospace engineers
1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Wigan
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Electrical and electronic engineering