Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HNC

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration
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Overview

In this Electrical and Electronic Engineering course from University of Portsmouth you'll learn from engineering experts and study at the Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine (CECAMM) at Isle of Wight College. This brand new, £12 million facility, is packed with the latest tools, equipment and resources.

You can study full time over 1 year, or part time over 2 years on day release from your job.

When you finish the course, you'll have new skills, knowledge and professional experience in electrical and electronic engineering, backed up by a Higher National Certificate that could help you land your dream job or progress in your career. You could also continue your studies, for example, by topping up your HNC to an HND.

Location – Isle of Wight College

The course takes place at the Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine (CECAMM) at Isle of Wight College.

While studying at CECAMM, you can access our student support services and community including study support, the Students’ Union and our library's online resources.

What you'll experience

On this Electrical and Electronic Engineering HNC course, you'll:

  • Study in the brand new, £12 million CECAMM at Isle of Wight College
  • Build knowledge in subject areas including analytical methods, engineering science, electrical and electronic principles, electronic measurement and testing, digital and analogues electronics, and combinational and sequential logic
  • Learn from engineering experts in seminars, lectures and group sessions
  • Work on an individual project and put your knowledge into practice to demonstrate what you’ve learnt
  • Put what you learn to work in your job straightaway, if you study part time on day release from your job
  • Have the option to continue your studies and top-up your HNC to a Higher National Diploma (HND) when you complete the course

Careers and opportunities

Our Careers and Employability service can help you with career planning and you'll get access industry contacts, careers events and recruitment fairs during the course.

After you finish the course, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Areas you could work in include:

  • defence electronics
  • robotics
  • broadcasting
  • telecommunications
  • advanced product manufacturing

Job roles you could work in include:

  • electronics engineer
  • product design engineer
  • aerospace engineer
  • application engineer

You can also continue your studies by doing an HND or Bachelor's degree.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
    Part-time
    • Average part-time duration 24 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Core modules:

  • Analytical Methods for Engineers
  • Engineering Science
  • Electrical and Electronic Principles
  • Electrical and Electronic Measurement and Testing
  • Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation
  • Applications of Power Electronics
  • Combination and Sequential Logic
  • Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuits

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6

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  • Minimum required score:

    54

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General Requirements

  • 48 points to include a minimum of 1 A level, a BTEC qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent.
  • Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    16400 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 16400 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • EU/EEA

    6165 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 6165 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.

 Part time UK/EU: £3,455

Living costs for Portsmouth

  • 710 - 1100 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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