Student Handbook 2024/25
Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) (Level 5 Higher National Diploma)
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 Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Electrical & Electronic Principles
- Digital Principles
- Electronic Circuits & Devices
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Engineering Design
- Managing a professional Engineering Project
- Further Mathematics
- Research Project
- Professional Engineering Management
- Industrial Power, Electronics & Storage
- Industrial Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
48 UCAS points to include one pass in related discipline and GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or equivalent OR Relevant Access course with an overall mark of at least 41%, including passes in Mathematics and a Science subject. APEL applicableROI Requirements
48 UCAS points to include one pass in related discipline and OLC English and Mathematics at Grade O5 or equivalent OR Relevant Access course with an overall mark of at least 41%, including passes in Mathematics and a Science subject. APEL applicableAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Work Placement
NA
What's Next?
Further Study
Successful completion of the Higher National Diploma with appropriate grades may enable progression to Year 2 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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NWRC provides a great stepping-stone between school and University. My course has helped me decide which field of science I want to work in. I plan to study Psychology at University.Hannah Kearney (Medical Science) -
There’s such a social and friendly atmosphere at the college. My lecturers are extremely supportive and the facilities are first class.Leroy Grant (Barbering)