Student Handbook 2024/25
Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Level 4 Higher National Certificate)
Pearson BTEC
Engineering
Available Sessions
You may be eligible for funding on this course *
If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company
* Terms and Conditions apply
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Engineering Design
- Managing a Professional Engineering Project
- Electrical & Electronic Principles
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science 1
- Electronic Circuits and Devices
- Digital Principles
- Programmable Logic Controllers
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
32 UCAS points with at least one pass in a related discipline, GCSE mathematics Grade C ( or equivalent ) OR A BTEC level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline OR Mature students with alternative qualifications will be considered for admission.ROI Requirements
An Irish Leaving Certificate: equivalent to 32 UCAS points (to include mathematics at O5) OR A BTEC level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline OR Mature students with alternative qualifications will be considered for admissionAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Work Placement
NA
What's Next?
Further Study
Successful completion of the Higher National Certificate with appropriate grades may enable progression to a BEng (Hons) degree pathway of related degree at Ulster University or similar degrees at other universities.Career Prospects
Whether you want to specialise in electrical, electronics, mechanical, manufacturing, production, aeronautical, energy supply, communications or maintenance engineering, there is a wide range of engineering opportunities available in Ireland, the UK and abroad.Enquiry
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