Course summary
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.
Modules
Electrical Systems and Fault Finding Engineering Maths Engineering Science Programming for Engineers Engineering Mechanics and Materials Professional Engineering Practice Analogue and Digital Electronics Electrical Machines
Assessment method
The programme is assessed through a variety of methods, from written assignments, presentations and laboratory exercises.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LEC1
- Institution code:
- W67
- Campus name:
- Wigan
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are unable to accept International applications due to UKVI regulations.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Additional entry requirements
Interview
We reserve the right to interview applicants.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £7500 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £7500 | Whole course |
Scotland | £7500 | Whole course |
Wales | £7500 | Whole course |
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
Wigan and Leigh College
PO Box 53
Parsons Walk
Wigan
WN1 1RS