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Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England HTQ
Study level: UndergraduateHNC/HND courses
HTQ courses
Build your engineering career with a practical HND designed around industry needs.
Course features
Year of entry
Location
CU London (Dagenham, London)
Study mode
Full-time
Duration
2 years full-time
Course code
HQ08
Start date
September 2027
November 2027
January 2028
March 2028
May 2028
July 2028
Course overview
This course is ideal if you’re an aspiring engineer keen to build practical skills in electrical and electronic engineering. Designed with employer input, it aims to prepare you for in-demand roles or further study in this growing field.
- Explore essential topics such as embedded systems, robotics, industrial power, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
- Develop practical, work-relevant skills through vocational learning and real-world projects.4
- On successful completion, you may be able to progress directly into employment.
Why you should study this course
- Employer-approved qualification: this Higher National Diploma (HND) is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), meaning it meets industry standards and has been developed in collaboration with employers to prepare you for real engineering roles.
- Hands-on, practical learning: the course embeds vocational activities and workplace scenarios into the curriculum, helping you develop job-ready skills alongside theoretical knowledge.
- Learn online and in person: benefit from a mix of face-to-face teaching and online learning, including tutorials, group projects and guest lectures,2 helping you learn flexibly and effectively.
- Recognised national qualification: on successful completion, you’ll be eligible to get a Pearson-licensed qualification that carries the official HTQ Quality Mark, demonstrating that your learning meets the needs of the engineering sector.
Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) status
This course is approved as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) by the UK government as part of its Skills for Careers initiative. This means it meets employer-led standards for technical knowledge and skills and is aligned to specific occupational requirements.
For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the Skills for Careers website.
What you'll study
We regularly review our course content to keep it relevant and current for our students. Consequently, we may update modules to reflect the latest industry standards.
How you'll learn
Teaching and learning methods may include:
- lectures
- seminars
- tutorials
- presentations
- group projects
- workshops
- practical lab sessions.
Teaching contact hours
As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours and guided and independent study.
Teaching hours
Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average, you will have between 10 and 12 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the option to attend additional sessions, including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.
Guided and independent study
Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.
Online learning
As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.
Assessment
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.
Assessment methods may include:
- essays
- case studies
- group work
- presentations
- reflective exercises
- individual assignments.
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements:
Fees and funding
| Student | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| UK | 2027/28 fees TBC 2026/27 fees: £9,790 per year |
Not available |
| International | 2027/28 fees TBC 2026/27 fees: £15,500 per year |
Not available |
For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Fees and Funding page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.
The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the table above for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI), a UK measure of inflation that tracks changes in the cost of living.
For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) you may be charged the tuition fees in force at the time you take that additional period of study, and/or in line with any legislative changes that apply at that time.
We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.
The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:
- Any optional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
- Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad) which may include costs of travel, accommodation, equipment or uniform required for the placement and any visa-related costs.
*Irish student fees
The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.
How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?
Facilities
CU London Dagenham campus is in the Civic Centre building and is easily accessible by road, bus and rail.
Facilities include:
- engineering labs equipped with tools, instruments, and equipment that support research, experimentation, and practical learning. These labs are essential for all students undertaking an engineering-related course, providing the environment for hands-on experience and conducting experiments
- classrooms with interactive teaching capabilities
- comprehensive library and learning services
- study areas, laptops/open-access computers and social spaces
- student support and careers advice teams.
Facilities are subject to availability4. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.
Careers and opportunities
Graduates of this course should be well-equipped to perform the following roles:
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Electronics Technician
- Maintenance Engineer
- Control and Instrumentation Technician
- Mechatronics Technician
- PLC Programmer
- Engineering Project Coordinator
- Technical Sales Engineer.
These roles span a range of industries, including manufacturing, energy, automation, transport and telecommunications, where hands-on technical skills and applied knowledge are in high demand.
The graduate destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.
How to apply
UK students
International students
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