Electrical Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
Level 4

HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ)

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HE (HESES)
Adult, Higher Education
Student type:
Adult, Higher Education
Start Date:
September 14th, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
Crewe Campus, EP Campus

The Course

This HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is designed to help you develop higher-level technical knowledge and practical skills while providing the flexibility to fit your studies around work and other commitments.

Topics include:

  • Electrical and electronic engineering
  • Engineering principles
  • Electrical systems
  • Electronic systems
  • Engineering design
  • Practical engineering skills
  • Problem-solving and analysis
  • Professional engineering practice
  • Industry skills and knowledge
  • Engineering projects

The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, giving you a broader understanding of electrical and electronic engineering and how engineering principles are applied within industry.

Practical activities and projects provide opportunities to apply your knowledge to engineering challenges while developing technical, analytical and problem-solving skills. The course also supports the development of professional skills that can be used within a range of engineering environments.

The HNC is a vocational qualification that is highly regarded by employers and can support your professional development while you continue working.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation of higher-level electrical and electronic engineering knowledge and practical skills, supporting progression within your career or to further study, including an HND.

We welcome an application profile that meets one of the following:

  • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in engineering
  • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject
  • Other related Level 3 qualifications
  • An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
  • Related work experience as determined at interview with the Course Team Leader
  • An international equivalent of the above

and:

  • GCSE grades A* to C ( 9 to 4) in maths and English

Relevant subjects include maths, science, electronics, computer systems, electrical installation, engineering.

A HNC is equivalent to the first year of a university degree and many universities now allow advanced entry onto the corresponding second year of a degree. Some universities have direct articulations on to the second year of a bachelor’s degree programme. Students should be aware that university admission criteria are always subject to change and understand the course entry requirements for subject, year and grade before applying. After completion of the course, students can progress to the Level 5 HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, equivalent to the second year of university. After completing a BTEC HNC or Diploma, students can also progress directly into employment.

Do you already have a HNC? Then please contact us to discuss the possibility of direct entry to the HND top-up programme.

£6185

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

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Campus:
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Start Date:
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Duration:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 14th, 2026
Duration:
Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00am - 2:00pm 1 Year
Course Level:
Level 4
Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
September 14th, 2026
Duration:
Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm 1 Year
Course Level:
Level 4

Upcoming Events

Crewe Campus
24th September

Pledge Careers Fair (Crewe)

10am to 6pm

The Course

This HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is designed to help you develop higher-level technical knowledge and practical skills while providing the flexibility to fit your studies around work and other commitments.

Topics include:

  • Electrical and electronic engineering
  • Engineering principles
  • Electrical systems
  • Electronic systems
  • Engineering design
  • Practical engineering skills
  • Problem-solving and analysis
  • Professional engineering practice
  • Industry skills and knowledge
  • Engineering projects

The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, giving you a broader understanding of electrical and electronic engineering and how engineering principles are applied within industry.

Practical activities and projects provide opportunities to apply your knowledge to engineering challenges while developing technical, analytical and problem-solving skills. The course also supports the development of professional skills that can be used within a range of engineering environments.

The HNC is a vocational qualification that is highly regarded by employers and can support your professional development while you continue working.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation of higher-level electrical and electronic engineering knowledge and practical skills, supporting progression within your career or to further study, including an HND.

This HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is designed to help you develop higher-level technical knowledge and practical skills while providing the flexibility to fit your studies around work and other commitments.Topics include: Electrical and electronic engineering Engineering principles Electrical systems Electronic systems Engineering design Practical engineering skills Problem-solving and analysis Professional engineering practice Industry skills and knowledge Engineering projects The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, giving you a broader understanding of electrical and electronic engineering and how engineering principles are applied within industry.Practical activities and projects provide opportunities to apply your knowledge to engineering challenges while developing technical, analytical and problem-solving skills. The course also supports the development of professional skills that can be used within a range of engineering environments.The HNC is a vocational qualification that is highly regarded by employers and can support your professional development while you continue working.By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation of higher-level electrical and electronic engineering knowledge and practical skills, supporting progression within your career or to further study, including an HND.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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