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Nottingham College

Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) top-up

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom · UCAS LEC3

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    1 year

  • Campus

    Highfields

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    LEC3

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Course Overview

Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) top-up at Nottingham College in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Electrical and electronics engineers work across power systems, telecommunications, semiconductor design and smart infrastructure. Key employers include National Grid, ARM, Samsung, Siemens, BT and the defence sector.

Student life (indicative)

Nottingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

12,000

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

12.0%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) top-up
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Engineering and production
  • Production
  • Manufacturing engineering
  • Industrial control
  • Manufacturing automation
  • Cybernetics
  • Robotics
  • Mechanical services
  • Process engineering
  • Computer-aided manufacture
  • Production engineering
  • Motor industry
  • Foundry studies
  • Production control
  • Machine shop practice
  • Toolmaking
  • Numerical control
  • Machine tools
  • Part programming
  • Manufacturing systems
  • Electronic engineering production
  • Factory plant technician studies
  • Steel technology
  • Iron operative studies
  • Steel operative studies
  • Ceramic technology
  • Horology
  • Clothing production
  • Footwear
  • Leather manufacture
  • Knitwear technology
  • Industrial engineering
  • Industrial measurement
  • Non-destructive testing
  • Metrology
  • Instrumentation
  • Glass technology
  • Paper technology
  • Papermaking
  • Textile engineering
  • Textile conservation
  • Production management
  • Wood technology
  • Machine woodworking
  • Wood occupations
  • Engineering design
  • Electronic engineering design
  • Mechanical engineering design
  • Manufacturing Design
  • Design technology
  • Product design
  • Ergonomics
  • Computer aided design
  • Engineering
  • Plant engineering
  • Chemical process engineering
  • Chemical systems automation engineering
  • Combustion engineering
  • Corrosion engineering
  • Bioprocess engineering
  • Shipbuilding
  • Engineering systems
  • Motor vehicle engineering
  • Motor vehicle electrician studies
  • Motor vehicle body repair
  • Motor vehicle mechanic studies
  • Motor vehicle servicing
  • Military vehicle technology
  • Motor cycle servicing
  • Motor vehicle engineering management
  • Offshore engineering
  • Marine engineering
  • Marine electrical engineering
  • Marine mechanical engineering
  • Marine electronic engineering
  • Marine technology
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Vibration
  • Pipework
  • Refrigeration
  • Cryogenics
  • Hydraulic engineering
  • Materials handling
  • Materials protection
  • Tribology
  • Mining engineering
  • Mining mechanical engineering
  • Pneumatics
  • Fire engineering
  • Mineral engineering
  • Mineral processing
  • Biochemical engineering
  • Gas engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Mining electrical engineering
  • Audio servicing
  • Electrical appliance servicing
  • Radio servicing
  • Television servicing
  • Electrical installation work
  • Circuits
  • Wiring regulations
  • Electrical systems
  • Electromechanical engineering
  • Instrumentation engineering
  • Computation engineering
  • Computer systems engineering
  • Automotive engineering
  • Motorsport engineering
  • Audio engineering
  • Computer aided engineering
  • Industrial design engineering
  • Engineering technology
  • Engineering technician studies
  • Foundation engineering
  • Electrical and electronic servicing
  • Communication engineering
  • Explosive ordnance engineering
  • Guided weapons systems
  • Gun systems design
  • Boatbuilding
  • Extended engineering
  • Metals
  • Metal finishing
  • Acoustical engineering
  • Power engineering
  • Power systems technology
  • Power electronic engineering
  • Electromagnetic engineering
  • Thermal power
  • Model engineering
  • Petroleum engineering
  • Aeronautical engineering
  • Telecommunications
  • Broadcast engineering
  • Radar
  • Radio engineering
  • Radiocommunications
  • Radio amateur studies
  • Satellite communication engineering
  • Telecommunications technician studies
  • Electronic communication
  • Data communications
  • Mathematical engineering
  • Electronic engineering
  • Solid state devices
  • Mechatronics
  • Electronic maintenance
  • Signal processing
  • Microwave engineering
  • Electronic systems engineering
  • Military electronic systems engineering
  • Electronic systems
  • Semiconductors
  • Industrial electronics
  • Electronics technician studies
  • Electronic materials
  • Sound engineering
  • Optoelectronics
  • Microelectronic engineering
  • Microprocessor engineering
  • Microelectronics systems design
  • Ocean engineering
  • Fluid engineering
  • Welding
  • Thin plate
  • Oxy-acetylene welding
  • Metal-arc welding
  • Electric arc welding
  • Construction services welding
  • Welding inspection
  • Thick plate
  • Gas-shielded arc welding
  • Naval architecture
  • Reliability engineering
  • Forensic engineering
  • Petrochemical engineering
  • Energy engineering
  • Nuclear engineering
  • Aerospace engineering
  • Air transport engineering
  • Aircraft maintenance
  • Aircraft engineering
  • Avionics
  • Control engineering
  • Electronic measurement
  • Mining
  • Quarrying
  • Technology
  • Immersive technology
  • Technology analysis
  • CDT

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

12,000

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

12%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

Student Life & City (indicative)

Nottingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

  • Nottingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
  • A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

What Students Love

  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Great café culture
  • Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Total Students12,000
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students12%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Electrical and electronics engineers work across power systems, telecommunications, semiconductor design and smart infrastructure. Key employers include National Grid, ARM, Samsung, Siemens, BT and the defence sector.

  • Electrical and electronics engineers work across power systems, telecommunications, semiconductor design and smart infrastructure.
  • Key employers include National Grid, ARM, Samsung, Siemens, BT and the defence sector.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£632/mo
Food & Groceries£240/mo
Transport£71/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,102
Annual living costs£13,224/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,395/month budget (housing $800, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,395/month budget (housing $800, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
  • A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.