Electrical and Electronic Engineering HNC/HND/BSc

The Higher National Certificate 1 year programme evaluates the underpinning areas of engineering, design, processes, systems and technology, including various branches of science and mathematics. It is designed to provide students who are seeking to further their career in a range of careers such as Electronic Circuit Design/Implementation, digital principles, Engineering design and many more Engineering career pathways. The HNC provides students who have completed a BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline with a thorough understanding of eight further engineering subject.

Progression from this HNC is to the Higher National Diploma (HND) and then to the BSc in Engineering - more information can be found on our website https://grimsby.ac.uk/higher-education-courses/?fwp_search_he_course=Engineering

Applications in the first instance for the HNC is on the UCAS website - https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/43dc6f12-b154-3a73-f7d7-985ae6699187?academicYearId=2021

HNC modules include the following

• Unit 1: Engineering Design
• Unit 2: Engineering Maths
• Unit 3: Engineering Science
• Unit 4: Managing a Professional Engineering Project
• Unit 15: Automation, Robotics and PLC’s
• Unit 19: Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Unit 20: Digital Principles
• Unit 22: Electronic Circuits and Devices

Modules for the HND include

• Unit 34: Research Project
• Unit 35: Professional Engineering Management
• Unit 39: Further Mathematics
• Unit 44: Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage
• Unit 45: Industrial Systems
• Unit 52: Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles
• Unit 53: Utilisation of Electrical Power

BSc Modules:

Compulsory Modules:

• Engineering Project/Dissertation Core Modules:
• Engineering Management
• Embedded Systems
• Electrical Machines and Power Systems 

Optional Modules:

• Renewable Energy Engineering and Technology
• Communication Engineering

Information about the BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering can be found on the website https://grimsby.ac.uk/higher-education-course/bsc-hons-engineering-top-up-electrical-and-electronic-engineering-subject-to-validation/

Methods of learning and teaching are designed to support students in becoming active members of a learning community. Students will be expected to work together in an informal environment as well as in formal classes where a culture of dignity, courtesy and mutual respect with staff and their peers is essential. A variety of methods will be used such as lectures, workshops, student led seminars and practical sessions. There may be opportunities to integrate a work-based or placement opportunity. Students will be visited in the workplace by a member of Institute staff to ensure a positive partnership between the employer / mentor and to monitor that learning in the workplace is effective. Workplace learning is designed to support the development of an employable graduate equipped with the attributes, skills and knowledge to progress within a global market.

Assessment methods include a combination of written and practical assessments which must be submitted by set deadlines.

HNC Entry Requirements: Students will normally hold a BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering discipline and Math's and English at a grade 4 or above.

HND Entry Requirements: Students will normally hold a BTEC Pearson Higher National Certificate in an Engineering discipline, and have Math's and English at a grade 4 or above.

BSc Entry Requirements: Standard offer A level 5 Higher National Diploma or equivalent in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or relevant Engineering discipline is required in order to be accepted onto the degree programme. An equivalent qualification may include a Foundation degree programme with relevance to Engineering, Science or Mathematics. Students who have been out of education for a while and therefore do not have the current necessary academic skills will be required to undertake a bridging course before commencing the top-up programme.

Further study at level 5: Higher National Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and then BSc at The University Centre Grimsby, employment in industry as an Engineer or to continue studies at another University.

Upon successful completion of this qualification graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue a new career, or advance an existing one in the Engineering sector. Engineering careers can begin with work opportunities with small to medium enterprise organisations (those with less than 250 employees) or with national and multi-national organisations. Many also go onto self-employment which is usually not possible until a graduate has several years’ experience. Other graduates will go on to work for large organisations which may comprise roles in engineering management; engineering maintenance and servicing, project management, design engineering, planning or working on large infrastructure projects linked to the engineering and construction industries.