Engineering (Electrical/Electronic Engineering) | P00205-AB | Course

Entry Year

14/09/2026

Location

Millfield

Duration

3 Years (Part-Time)

Course Code

P00205-AB

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Overview

HNDEngineering (Electrical/Electronic Engineering)

Millfield

Part-Time

Higher Education

Start Date: 14/09/2026

End Date: 01/06/2029

Qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (603/0451/0)
Day of week: Multiple Days

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (603/0451/0)
Day of week: Tuesday

Overview

Check out the Part-Time HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Website

This course is almost completely online. You attend your classes from home, logging into each class in turn, following the standard timetable. So you should not need to attend campus very often, if at all. You will however need a Windows PC or laptop to join us. (Note - some of the software we use will NOT run on an Apple device).

As well as the compulsory academic modules (maths, science etc) we will also be covering:

● Automation i.e. PLC programming via Ladder Logic and Function Block Diagram
● HMI (industrial touchscreen) programming and design
● PLC communication networks
● Robotics
● Prototyping of circuits and computer simulation of circuit design

This course is aimed at those presently employed, or those wishing to become employed within (or advance through) the electrical /electronic industries. Attendance is one day per week. You do NOT necessarily need to be presently employed to undertake this course.

The course runs 1 day per week, over 2 / 3 years.
● Years 1 & 2 - Level 4 HNC
● Year 3 - Level 5 HND

Year 1 (HNC Level 4)
● 4 units studied
● Attendance 9am - 5pm

Year 2 (HNC Level 4)
● 5 units studied
● Attendance 9am - 6:30pm

Year 3 (HND top-up Level 5)
● 7 units studied
● Attendance 9am - 8pm

Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.

Requirements

Level 4 HNC Year 1 - To join you must have:
● NC / ONC (L3 Diploma / Ext Diploma) in Electrical & Electronic Eng, or
● An 'A' Level in a relevant technical subject, or
● Be presently employed within this area as an electrical / electronic engineer / technician

Level 5 HND Yr3 - To join you must have:
● Already completed our HNC in Elec Eng (i.e. years 1 &2 above) It is not usually possible to jump into year 3 with an HNC from another college.

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) for HE Courses

APL allows you to use evidence from prior learning or experience to gain entry onto a course at Belfast Met. Belfast Met will work with you to make sure that relevant learning or work experience is formally recognised through the APL Process. For more information see Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Process - Guidance for applicants. If you would like more information, or if you decide you would like to use the APL process, please contact the Course Co-ordinator. Contact details are provided at the end of these slides and on the course details page on Belfast Met website.

Fees

Fees:
Academic period 2026*:
Examination / Registration Fee = £400.00
Tuition Fee = £730.00

Academic period 2027*:
Tuition Fee = £885.00

Academic period 2028*:
Tuition Fee = £995.00

Fees are payable annually.
*The fees have not been finalised and may be subject to change.

3rd Year may incur a top up fee of £100

Made for More

Careers

In the past, students completing this course have often attained successful promotion within their company. Many have secured a movement upwards on their pay scale as a result of success on the course.
Some have also used this as a spring-board into a degree course at University.