RQF: HND in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Part-time)

The Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications in Engineering are aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. Higher Nationals provide a wide-ranging study of the engineering sector and are designed for students who wish to further develop or pursue a career in engineering. In addition to the skills, knowledge and techniques that underpin the study of the sector, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Engineering give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for employment, progression within employment or further study.

Higher National Certificate in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) or another suitable Level 4 Engineering qualification that aligns with the prerequisite unit combinations.

The programme comprises seven separate units of study (5 of which are mandatory, 2 of which are optional to be confirmed with the HE Curriculum Team).

5 Mandatory Units:

5002: Professional Engineering Management

5001: Research Project

5006: Further Engineering Mathematics

5011: Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage

5019: Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles

2 Optional Units, for example:

5009: Further Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

5010: Further Electrical Machines and Drives

Your work will be continually assessed throughout the course. The assessment will depend upon the particular module being studied. Typical assessment methods include assignments, practical experiments, logbooks and presentations. Please refer to the Course Specification for additional information.

The part-time HND is a 2-year programme. You will be required to attend college for one day per week. The academic year is split into three terms over 30 weeks. Informal interview required. No concessions.

We do our best to make HE study as easy as possible for you and that includes making living away from home for the first time an exciting prospect, rather than a cause for concern.

Students can progress directly into a career in engineering or they may choose to continue their studies onto degree level.

You can apply online via the APPLY NOW button. If after reading this factsheet you are still undecided, please drop into one of our Advice Events, ring Admissions on 01743 653111 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.