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Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England - NTU in Mansfield Higher National Diploma

UCAS code: H624 (Full-time)

About this course

The HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering course is designed to help you build a strong foundation in engineering principles. You’ll combine theoretical learning with practical application, gaining essential technical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

With flexible full-time and part-time options, the course is ideal for those working in the industry. You will explore key areas such as electrical systems, embedded systems, and power generation, using state-of-the-art facilities for hands-on experience.

Upon completion, you’ll be well-prepared for diverse engineering roles or further studies, such as progressing to a degree in electrical engineering.

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  • You'll have access to a state-of-the-art Engineering Lab, equipped with the tools and technology you need to prepare for a career in Engineering.
  • The course is delivered full-time and part-time - enabling you to fit learning around your work and other commitments.
  • This course prepares you to progress to a range of roles in the engineering industry and the opportunity to continue your studies on a university degree course.
  • Our small classes provide a friendly, flexible, more personalised learning experience.

Accreditation

Higher Technical Qualification Certified

This course contains a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), which means that it has been quality marked by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to indicate their alignment to employer-led occupational standards and to ensure that you will be receiving a prestigious education met by employer needs.

Find out more by visiting the HTQ page.

  • An orange cog that serves as the logo for HTQs.

What you’ll study

You'll study the underpinning engineering theory and get to apply it through practical sessions in our engineering facilities. To develop your engineering skills you'll be applying your skills to real-world situations and problems, making you think and work like a professional engineer.

The modules will focus on relating theory to current engineering topics and issues. You'll explore developing and future technologies so you'll be at the forefront of what's happening in industry.

Professional Engineering Management (15 Credit Points)

Get an insight into how to develop the range of employability skills needed for professional engineers. You’ll learn about the professional standards expected of engineers and will cover topics such as services delivery planning, sustainability, Total Quality Management (TQM), engineering management tools and managing people.

Further Engineering Maths (15 Credit Points)

In this module you’ll develop the skills to analyse and model engineering situations and tackle engineering problems using mathematical techniques. You’ll cover number theory, complex numbers, matrix theory, linear equations, numerical integration, numerical differentiation, and graphical representations of curves for estimation all within an engineering context.

Further Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (15 Credit Points)

Develop your skills in the use of PLCs in this module and learn about and their specific applications within engineering and manufacturing. Topics covered include device interface methods, PLC signal processing and communications with other devices, PLC programming methodology and alternative programmable control devices.

Further Electrical Machines and Drives (15 Credit Points)

In this module you’ll further develop skills in the use and application of electrical machines, particularly direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) drives. You’ll be covering topics such as electrical machines and drives, starting and braking, loading conditions, ratings, and their control.

Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage (15 Credit Points)

Explore the potential impacts of climate change and why more and different forms of sustainable energy sources are required. You’ll identify the fundamental technical and economic processes and drivers at play in the electrical power industry that affect the selection and use of energy sources.

Embedded Systems (15 Credit Points)

Building on previous knowledge of electronic circuits, you’ll develop knowledge of computer hardware, focussing on the small, low-cost type of computer (i.e. a microcontroller), usually used in embedded systems. You’ll also be developing your programming skills, writing programmes which download straight to microcontrollers and cause it to interact with external circuits.

Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles (15 Credit Points)

Almost every aspect of our lives relies on electrical powered, electronically controlled machines and devices, many of them digital in format. In this module you’ll develop a structured approach to the analysis of AC single-phase and three-phase powered circuitry which will help you arrive solutions in the most efficient way, with the greatest probability of it being correct. You’ll also be using specialised software to solve electrical, electronic and digital circuit problems.

Utilisation of Electrical Power (15 Credit Points)

In the context of emerging developments within the energy sector, you'll build your knowledge of electrical power systems and distribution while considering the advantages and disadvantages of alternative power sources.

How you’re taught

The course is delivered both full-time and part-time, enabling you to fit learning around your work and other commitments.

The full-time course is studied over one year.

The part-time course is studied over 18 months (one day per week).

The course is predominantly coursework-based with some practical assessments and class tests.

Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to undertake self-directed independent study. This will include preparing for seminars, researching, completing coursework, and directed reading to expand your knowledge.

Seminars and lab sessions

You'll have seminars and lab sessions, where you'll apply theory learned to real-world situations. These sessions involve active learning and are driven by collaboration with your tutors and classmates. Due to the smaller class sizes, this approach enables individualised support to ensure you reach your learning potential.

Careers and employability

This course focuses on specialist technical skills and knowledge and provides you with a clear set of skills and goals for entering employment. Following this course, you can enter a wide range of engineering roles, including:

  • Engineering Maintenance Technician
  • Maintenance Engineer (Healthcare Electrical)
  • Maintenance Engineer (Utilities Electrical).

As this is a vocational course part-time students would typically already be working in industry. This course is suitable for applicants planning to progress to the first level of supervisory responsibility in their career.

Employability team

Our expert Employability team will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice. You can benefit from this service at any time during your studies and for up to three years after completing your course.

NTU Enterprise

You'll also have the opportunity to turn your ideas into a viable business with help from NTU Enterprise, NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, a support centre to help students create, develop and grow their own businesses.

Campus and facilities

As an NTU Mansfield student, you’ll benefit from the latest facilities and modern technology to support your studies and help you get the most out of student life.

We are continually investing in our facilities and enhancing our learning and teaching environment to make it an inspiring place for students.

Plus, as an Engineering student at Nottingham Trent University in Mansfield, you will have access to an Engineering Lab, a high-performance CAD suite, industry-standard robotics, hydraulics and pneumatics test equipment and electronics equipment.

Facilities and services include:

  • University Centre
  • Teaching and Learning Centre
  • Engineering Lab with robotics, 3D printing, CNC machining and automation equipment
  • CAD suite
  • Electronics equipment
  • Library
  • Dedicated study zones, including PC suites
  • On-site café
  • Social spaces
  • Sports facilities
  • Student Support Services
  • Nottingham Trent Students Union (NTSU) drop-in events.

Entry requirements

  • Higher National Certificate in General Engineering or equivalent
  • GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4.

Other qualifications and experience

The following qualifications will also be considered:

  • Other related Level 4 qualifications
  • Relevant work experience, or an international equivalent to the above qualifications.

We may also consider credits achieved at other universities and your work/life experience through an assessment of prior learning. This may be for year one entry, or beyond the beginning of a course where applicable, for example, into year 2. Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form

This course is not suitable for students who require a Student Visa

We accept qualifications from schools, colleges and universities all over the world for entry onto our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. If you’re not sure how your international qualification matches our course requirements please visit our international qualifications page.

We have undergraduate Engineering courses which are suitable for Student Visa applicants.  Here is a list of all the undergraduate courses we offer.

Fees and funding

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but there’s no need to feel anxious and confused about it. We hope that our fees and funding pages will answer all your questions.

Fees for September 2025 and April 2026 are:

Full-time

  • £7,780

Part-time (18 months)

  • £5,190 (Year one)
  • £2,590 (Year two)

Please note that if you are considering a part-time route that runs over more than one year, the tuition fee stated is for Year One of study. The course fee for Year Two is subject to annual review.

Bursaries

A university bursary is an award that can help those who may not have otherwise been able to afford to attend university. We offer the following cash bursaries to prospective students:

  • NTU Bursaries for 2024 entry
  • NTU Opportunity Bursary
  • NTU Care Leavers and Foyer Resident Bursary
  • NTU Estranged Student Bursary
  • Nursing, Teacher Training and Social Work Bursaries

Find out more about bursaries

Scholarships

University scholarships help to fund studies and are awarded to exceptional students with achievements or high potential in both academic and extracurricular fields.

Find out more about scholarships

Getting in touch

For more advice and guidance, you can contact our Student Financial Support Service on telephone +44 (0)115 848 2494.

This course is not suitable for students who require a Student Visa

We accept qualifications from schools, colleges and universities all over the world for entry onto our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. If you’re not sure how your international qualification matches our course requirements please visit our international qualifications page.

We have undergraduate Engineering courses which are suitable for Student Visa applicants.  Here is a list of all the undergraduate courses we offer.

How to apply

For the full-time course, apply through UCAS. The UCAS code is H624

For part-time courses, apply directly through out portal.

As part of your application, you’ll submit a personal statement. Tell us about your ambitions, skills and experience. You have 4,000 characters to impress us – here’s how to make your words count.

Keeping up to date

After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page.

This course is not suitable for students who require a Student Visa

We accept qualifications from schools, colleges and universities all over the world for entry onto our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. If you’re not sure how your international qualification matches our course requirements please visit our international qualifications page.

We have undergraduate Engineering courses which are suitable for Student Visa applicants.  Here is a list of all the undergraduate courses we offer.

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