After successful completion of the HND Engineering, you have the opportunity to complete a Level 6 of the BEng (Hons) Engineering degree to obtain a full honours degree with just one additional year of study.
Or you have the opportunity to progress into a number of job roles:
There are a choice of two different pathways that offer particular specialist emphasis through specialist units:
Step up your career in a dynamic field with the HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ) at University Centre Peterborough. This Level 5 qualification delivers a specialist, work-related program focused on the knowledge and practical skills that today’s engineering industry demands. You will master core subjects, including Further Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage, and Embedded Systems. Furthermore, you will build essential professional capabilities through units like Professional Engineering Management and Further Mathematics, ensuring you’re technically proficient and ready for leadership roles. This qualification is designed to transform you into a highly skilled and motivated individual.
Whether you are already working in the electrical and electronic sector or are driven to enter this exciting field, this HND is your ideal pathway. The program blends academic theory with hands-on projects covering topics such as Utilisation of Electrical Power and Further Electrical Machines and Drives, giving you real-world application experience. By developing deep knowledge in Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles, you will be prepared for a broad range of professional, managerial, or technical careers. Apply today to gain a recognised qualification that will significantly enhance your employment prospects and open doors to advanced roles.
HNDs provide a nationally recognised qualification offering career progression and professional development for those already in employment and opportunities to progress on to an honours degree programme.
With smaller class sizes (typically under 20 students), you’ll benefit from personalised support while gaining a nationally recognised qualification, with the option to progress to a full honours degree.You must take modules worth 120 credits at each level of the course. Each module is worth a specified number of credits.
HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ) (Level 5)
You must take modules worth 120 credits at each level of the course. Each module is worth a specified number of credits.
A typical 15 credit module is 150 hours which includes 36 hours of tutor led delivery and 114 hours of recommended independent study. A typical 30 credit module is 300 hours which includes 72 hours of tutor led delivery and 228 hours of recommended independent study.
88 UCAS Points in engineering related subjects and GCSE English, Maths and Science at grades C/4 or above. To progress on to the HND you will need to successfully complete the HNC in General, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic). Mature students or students who do not have the above qualifications can contact our admissions team on 01733 214466 or admissions@ucp.ac.uk to discuss equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience. For more information on EU and overseas qualifications, UCAS, accreditation of prior learning and failure to meet the entry requirements please visit www.ucp.ac.uk
When studying this course we will timetable your lectures into one of two full days a week over two semesters per year (see Duration and delivery for exact details). We are able to offer this convenient timetablie to our students as we are a smaller institution so we can timetable our staff and resources more efficiently.
There are two semesters per year and each semester is up to 15 weeks which includes up to 12 teaching weeks and 3 assessment weeks.
If studying full-time you will be in classes, seminars and tutorials for approximately 15 hours per week and will spend the rest of your time in independent study and extra-curricular activities including work placement if not embedded in your course. We recommend that full-time students allow an additional 30 hours per week for additional study.
Timetables are available at least one month before registration and you can refer to the academic calendar for examination weeks and resit periods.
The days of the week you study may change each year and in some circumstances one of the full days might have to be split into two half days, but we aim to keep these as full days where possible.
Throughout the duration of your course you will be assessed through coursework.
We will provide, by the beginning of the first week of each semester, a current module guide with all the information you need for each module, including details of assessment tasks, the deadlines for these tasks, the required format and any relevant guidance.As the course is timetabled as full days during the week when studied full-time, this also gives you the flexibility to find a work placement, internship or volunteering opportunity which will improve your employability after you graduate.
Many of the students on this course study part-time as they are already employed in a construction/engineering role in Peterborough or the surrounding area and can share their industry experience and knowledge in lectures and seminars.
Grant Webb is a Chartered Engineer and the Course Leader for the HNC/HND/BEng Engineering programmes at University Centre Peterborough. He has taught since September 2009 and joined University Centre Peterborough in December 2012. His research interests include smart grids and demand response, low-carbon transport and renewable energy integration.
External commitments include being a Visiting Lecturer at Hubei University of Technology, China; an Examiner for Pearson Education; and a Professional Review Interviewer for the Institution of Engineering Technology (IET). Before teaching, he worked in the industry for 11 years.
He had a background in electronics and manufacturing engineering, working for Walkbury Electronics Ltd and Perkins Engines Co Ltd/Caterpillar Inc based in Peterborough.
Qualifications: PhD Energy Engineering (Current Study), De Montfort University MA Open Degree, The Open University MSc Information Technology, De Montfort University BA Open Degree, The Open University BSc (Hons) Electronic Engineering, De Montfort University Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP), Queen Mary University of London Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), University of Greenwich Professional Membership: Chartered Engineer (CEng) Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET) Senior Fellow of the HE Academy (SFHEA)
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Peterborough
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For January 2026 starters, full-time tuition is £7,730 per year and part-time tuition is £3,865 per year. For September 2026 starters, full-time tuition is £8,250 and part-time tuition is £4,115.
HNC: Part-time 2 years (1 full day a week over two semesters per year)
HND: An additional 2 years (1 full day a week over two semesters per year
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