Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Level 5 Higher National Diploma)

UK Requirements

Applicants must have 64 UCAS points, preferably from a L3 Engineering qualification or to have studied one of: A Level Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology or a Technology related subject. GCSE English and Maths at Grade C (or equivalent) requiredRelevant Level 3 Access Courses with an overall mark of at least 45% including passes in Mathematics and a Science subject Students who do not possess formal qualifications will be eligible to apply through APEL procedures for entry onto the course.

ROI Requirements

64 UCAS points: Applicants must have at least one of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Science or Technology at C3 Higher Level and 4 OLCs (Grade 04 or above) to include Maths and English at Grade H6 or above (Higher Level) or Grade 04 or above (Ordinary Level) if not sitting at Higher Level is also required. Students who do not possess formal qualifications will be eligible to apply through APEL procedures for entry onto the course.

Further Study

Students who complete the programme can either progress directly into employment or enter Year 2 of an Honours degree programme subject to satisfying the universities entry criteria.

Career Prospects

This course will enable students to take up well paid employment opportunities within an innovative technology focused industry e.g. manufacturing, product design, infrastructure, energy and transportation. The HND is recognised by the Engineering Council, and has been designed in consultation with the following professional bodies Royal Aeronautical Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, Society of Operations Engineers , and The Institute of Engineering and Technology. Holders of a Pearson BTEC Higher National in Engineering meet the academic requirements for the Engineering Council Engineering Technician Standard (EngTech).