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Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Yr 1 of 2) (Level 4 Higher National Certificate)

Pearson BTEC
Engineering

Course Overview

The HNC is a combination of Engineering Principles and Design. This programme will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills and incorporates a range of IT applications, industry standard software and simulation packages. Assessment is 100% coursework. The course allows for a wide range of practical activities and opportunities for team working, incorporating a range of computer based IT Engineering Applications where students have access to industry-standard Design, Simulation and Control software packages.
  • Start Date
    8 Sept 2026
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    34 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

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  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Yr 1 of 2) Ref D129
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 08/09/2026
    (Tue:9:00AM-6:00PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £600.00
    Concession £240.00
    Examination £285.00
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You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Engineering Design
  • Electrical & Electronic Principles
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Engineering Science
  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project
  • Electronic Circuits and Devices
  • Digital Principles
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

UK Applicants must have achieved the equivalent of 48 UCAS Tariff points with at least one pass in a related discipline together with a minimum of 4 passes at GCSE Grade C or above, which must include Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualifications, OR A BTEC level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline (including GCSE Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualification). ROI Applicants must have achieved an Irish Leaving Certificate equivalent to 48 UCAS points (to include mathematics at O5).Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) can be considered for mature students for entry.

Additional Information

Mature students with alternative qualifications will be considered for admission. As with all Higher Engineering courses, students require a good standard of mathematics and applied mathematics.

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    I got to travel to Italy to take part in the Combiguru Challenge as part of my course. I study one day a week while also working as a chef in the Causeway Hospital. I'm excited to start Level 3 next year!
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    The support I received from my lecturers at NWRC was incredible. They always pushed me to my full potential and gave me the confidence to open my own beauty salon.
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