HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Key Information

Course Overview

The BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) is designed to develop you into a skilled, self-reflective professional who can meet the demands of employers across the electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering sectors, while adapting to an ever-evolving global industry.

This qualification aims to:

Equip you with the technical skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to achieve high performance in the engineering profession and succeed in a range of roles.
Provide a strong foundation for career progression within the engineering sector or for further study at degree or honours degree level, combining practical employability with academic achievement.
Develop a broad base of core engineering principles and specialist expertise to prepare you for careers at Associate Engineer or Operational Engineer level.
Enhance your ability to diagnose faults, solve complex problems, and improve processes in a professional and timely manner.
Instil an understanding of the ethical, sustainable, and economic responsibilities of engineers, and the importance of integrity and adaptability in a world-class industry.
Support your progression towards professional registration

Teaching

Our teaching approach is interactive, engaging, and practical, combining academic theory with hands-on application.

You will participate in on-campus and live online lectures, tutorials, and academic support sessions, while also accessing extensive online learning resources such as recorded lectures, presentations, and study materials. In addition, you’ll benefit from full access to our on-campus and digital libraries.

Independent study is a vital part of the course, involving research, critical reading, report writing, project work, and presentations to deepen your understanding and technical ability.

Assessment

Assessment is primarily through practical coursework designed to reflect real-world engineering scenarios.

You will complete a variety of individual and group assignments, such as:

Technical reports and essays
Research and consultancy projects
Group projects and presentations
Design and development of digital materials.

This hands-on approach ensures you graduate with the professional competence, problem-solving ability, and confidence to succeed in a competitive engineering environment.

Modules

Year 1

Automatic, Robotics and PLC
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Electrical Machines
Engineering Design
Engineering Mathematics
Managing a professional Engineering Project
Production Engineering for Manufacture
Quality and Process Improvement

Year 2

Embedded Systems
Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles
Further Electrical Machines and Drives
Further Mathematics
Further Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage
Professional Engineering Management
Utilisation of Electrical Power

Careers

The BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a prestigious and internationally recognised qualification that provides a direct route into employment within the engineering industry. It equips you with the technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional understanding needed to succeed in today’s fast-evolving engineering sector.

This qualification has been developed in consultation with the Engineering Council UK (ECUK) and the Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance (SEMTA) to ensure it meets current industry standards and professional expectations. Graduates with relevant work experience may also be eligible for Technician Membership (EngTech) of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

The course prepares you for a wide range of careers in electrical and electronic engineering, including roles in design, communications, manufacturing, maintenance, and technical services.

You can also choose to progress to a BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Direct Entry) degree, further enhancing your qualifications and career prospects

Entry and Visa Requirements

Entry Requirements

You should hold at least one of the following:

BTEC Level 3 qualification
GCE A-Level(s) with strong results in a relevant subject
Access to Higher Education Diploma from a recognised institution
Foundation Diploma
UK or International equivalent of any of the above.

Additional Requirements

You should also hold at least one of the following:

Five GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above, including Maths and English Language (or equivalent)
Functional Skills Level 2 (Maths and English)
IELTS 5.5 or CEFR B2 (or equivalent).

If you do not hold any of the above, you will be required to successfully complete an English and/or Maths test.

If You Don’t Meet the Entry Requirements

You may still be considered for entry if you can demonstrate strong communication and learning skills, relevant knowledge, work experience, and motivation to succeed — supported by a minimum of three years UK work experience relevant to the course applied for.

Immigration / Visa Requirements

You must hold one of the following:

UK or Irish citizenship
EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status
Non-EU passport with ILR, LLR, or DLR
Valid work visa (additional residency and immigration requirements apply)
Refugee status, or be the child or spouse of someone with refugee status
Humanitarian Protection.

Other exceptional circumstances may apply. Please contact us for further details.