HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (Top-Up)

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Level
Level 5
Duration
2 years
Start Date
February 2026
Venue
City College Norwich campus
CCN Course Code
G0071

What You Will Study

This course is for individuals wishing to develop higher-level professional skills relevant to the electrical and electronic engineering sectors.

The programme team uses a combination of traditional classroom teaching, open learning and research-based experiential learning, laboratory experiments, demonstrations and practical sessions, using industry standard IT applications and group activities.

The course comprises core and specialist units, which are all mandatory. These units are:

5006: Further Mathematics
5009: Further PLCs
5011: Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage
5013: Embedded Systems
5010: Further Electrical Machines and Drives
5019: Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles
5020: Utilisation of Electrical Power
5002: Professional Engineering Management

This course is taught one day a week, normally over 30 weeks per academic year. The course duration is expected to be 18 months.

If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Dr Dimitris Kakofengitis - Course Leader HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Top-Up) via email at Dimitris.Kakofengitis@ccn.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have BTEC Level 4 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

The HND qualifications offered from January 2026 are new (for England) versions introduced by BTEC. As a result, anyone wanting to accredit prior learning is advised to discuss this at interview or raise at the point of application stage.

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading), the required minimum is: Academic IELTS (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Advice shop for advice and guidance. International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the International Students webpage

How You Will Be Assessed

The programme is assessed by a mixture of assessments for example assignments, practical demonstrations and project work.

Course Progression

The BTEC (Edexcel) HND programme is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies. You may wish to undertake further study at Level 6.

Where Your Course Can Take You

The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a variety of interesting and rewarding careers in engineering.

"I have nothing but good things to say about the HND: the tutors are great; the college takes feedback on board and improves the course on the back of it; it’s broadened my understanding, so I’ve moved from a testing to a design and development environment at work. It has enhanced my career prospects" - Tim, former student.

Fees

HND per 15 credit unit UK fee: £840, International Fee: £1,015
HND total £6,720, International Fee: £8,120

In addition to the course fees, there is also a Pearson registration fee which they have not yet set for 2025/26, which will be charged separately to the tuition fees above.
As a guide, the 2024/25 BTEC Level 4 and 5 Higher National Student Registration (HTQ HNC) fees were £269.90, in year one, with a further £24 learner registration in each subsequent year of study.