Entry requirements
Students wishing to study the HND on a part-time basis should undertake the HNC Electrical Engineering programme in the first instance.
Why take this course?
This course provides an HND qualification. The credits required for the award will depend on existing qualifications and will affect the overall time period required.
Please contact the Curriculum Manager for further guidance on this course.
What you will experience
This award will develop your ability to apply analysis and synthesis skills to the solution of electrical engineering problems. You will gain knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core electrical principles, electrical power systems, electrical machine principles and electrical safety at Higher National level.
Study requirements
- Day Release students: You will be expected to attend one 7 hour day at College each week, 8:30am – 4:30pm. The self-study requirements will be between 6 and 9 hours per week.
This course has a number of assessable reports and a graded unit project which will need completion and access to study materials outwith class time. Significant preparation for assessment and examination is also required.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
Pre-entry guidance
Those applying for Year 1 of a part-time NC, HNC or HND level course will require pre-entry guidance before booking on to their course. Call or drop into your local Student Advice Centre, or email studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk.
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Applications
Those applying for Year 1 of a part-time NC, HNC or HND level course will require pre-entry guidance before booking on to their course. Call or drop into your local Student Advice Centre, or by email studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk.
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