HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering by Flexible Open Learning at Teesside University

Programme overview

The HNC by Flexible Open Learning is a Teesside University award delivered under licence from Pearson. It provides a programme of study across a range of disciplines to develop skills for career progression or further study at degree level, studied at the student's own pace online.

Duration: 1-5 years part-time (typically 2-3 years); 100% online | Intake: Monthly | Study mode: part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core level 4 modules: Electrical and Electronic Principles, Electrical Machines, Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems, Engineering Design, Engineering Maths, Engineering Science, Managing a Professional Engineering Project and Programmable Logic Controllers. Students complete at least two 15-credit modules a year within a maximum of five years.

Career pathways

After the HNC, students can progress to a Higher National Diploma or directly into the second year of an appropriate degree at the University; the award opens careers in design, manufacturing, project management and IT.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) including maths, plus one of: at least one A level in an appropriate subject, BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in an appropriate engineering discipline, Access to HE in Engineering, or another Level 3 equivalent in an appropriate subject, which must include Level 3 maths covering algebra, trigonometry and calculus (a Foundation Mathematics for Engineers bridging module is available). Qualification certificates must be included with the application; no references required. If English is not the first language and the final two years of schooling were not in English: CEFR B2, GCSE English language grade C, PTE 51 or IELTS 5.5 with reading and writing at 5.5.

GBP 3,960 for the whole programme (2026/27). Eight modules at £495 each; stated as £3,960 for 120 credits; not eligible for fee discounts. Source

Intake: Monthly

Duration: 1-5 years part-time (typically 2-3 years); 100% online

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