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Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year Abroad (Year 2 out)

  • MEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

In a world filled with smart devices to a global need to create green energy, our course provides a detailed insight into the computing systems and software needed to advance all technology.

A lot of the things you learn will be done in labs either working individually and through group projects. You'll study subjects such as analogue and digital electronics, circuits and systems, computing, communications and the application of electrical energy.

During your second year, you can study at either our China or Malaysia campus where you will have the opportunity to experience differing cultures. The curriculum is exactly the same as that of the UK and all teaching is in English. Your year will be spent studying core modules, and depending on the subject specialisms you have selected, appropriate optional modules.

When you graduate from this course, your combined knowledge of hardware and software engineering means you will enjoy a rewarding career in whatever industry you choose.

All our electrical and electronic courses have the same content in year one and two so by year three, you can choose the topics that interest you.

Our four-year MEng course is the preferred route to achieving Chartered Engineer status. It will give you a deeper understanding of the role of electrical engineering compared to our BEng course.

Modules

All students follow a common programme in year one and you will study topics such as engineering mathematics, power and energy and information and systems.

In year two, you will study on our campus in China or Malaysia where you will develop your design skills through a variety of lab based subjects. Modules include digital communications and practical engineering design solutions.

Year three topics include advanced engineering mathematics, analogue electronics and integrated circuits and systems, as well as a range of optional modules.

In your final year, you will undertake an individual project and study state-of-the-the-art technologies. In many cases, this project contributes to the major industrially related programmes undertaken by research groups within the department.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • MEng (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H61X
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H61X
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

A level

AAA
including mathematics and one of electronics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, further mathematics, design and technology: systems control or design and technology: design engineering H404. Excluding general studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, global perspectives and research and thinking skills.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*DD
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering - D*DD including Distinctions in modules Engineering Principles, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics. As part of the application process, applicants taking the BTEC National Extended Diploma without A level maths who are predicted DDM or above will receive an invitation to have a meeting with an academic member of staff. This is informal with our primary objective being to ensure that our students are fully prepared for year one and will be successful on the course. Please note that applicants who do not attend the meeting will not receive an offer.

Access to HE Diploma

D: 36 credits M: 9 credits P: 0 credits
Applications are assessed on an individual basis. Where an offer is made, 15 graded level 3 credits must be from acceptable maths unit achieved at Distinction.

Scottish Higher

AAABB
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including mathematics and one of physics, biology, chemistry, further mathematics, electronics or computer science.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering or Applied Science accepted with A Level Mathematics grade A.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D
RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in any subject - D plus A Level Mathematics grade A and A Level grade A in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design & Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, Psychology, 3D Design or Design Engineering RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering – D plus A Level Mathematics grade A and A Level grade A in any subject.

Scottish Advanced Higher

AA
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Higher grades AAABB including mathematics and one of physics, biology, chemistry, further mathematics, electronics or computer science.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34 points
(or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL6 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL7 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

A
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA in mathematics and one of electronics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, further mathematics, design and technology: systems control or design and technology: design engineering H404.

Extended Project

A
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3, M1, M1
including Mathematics and one of Physics, Electronics, Chemistry or Biology. Excluding Global Perspectives and Research

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C).

T Level

A level mathematics also required. For applicants with T Level qualifications without A level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended

European Baccalaureate - 85% overall including 85% (8.5) in Mathematics 5 and 85% (8.5) in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1
EU£30750*Year 1
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
International£30750*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

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