Course summary
Overview Do you want to develop your Electrical and Electronic Engineering knowledge and skills? On this HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering course, you'll get to grips with the fundamentals of engineering sciences and management and learn how you can apply your skills in the workplace. 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 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. 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
- defence electronics
- robotics
- broadcasting
- telecommunications
- advanced product manufacturing
- electronics engineer
- product design engineer
- aerospace engineer
- application engineer
Modules
Core modules:
- Analytical Methods for Engineers
- Combination and Sequential Logic
- Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuits
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Electrical and Electronic Measurement and Testing
- Engineering Science
- Management of Projects
- Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Assessment method
You'll be assessed through:
- coursework
- exams
- individual and group projects
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is available to EU and International applicants who do not require a Student Route Visa
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - EEE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - PPP
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - MP
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - PPP
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - MP
T Level - P
Additional entry requirements
Interview
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP