Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng

IB score: 30 points overall or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates IB requirements:

One of HL5 Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, HL5 Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation OR SL6 Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches AND 5 at HL in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science

6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.

Maths and one of electronics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, further mathematics, design and technology: systems control or design technology: design engineering H404.

GCSE English grade 4 (C).

Excluding general studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, global perspectives and research, and thinking skills.

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

International students must be aware that transfer between programmes is likely to require application for a new visa. Whilst the department will provide every support, it is the student responsibility to ensure the visa regulations are complied with.

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently, we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:

• Access to HE Diploma
• Advanced Diploma
• BTEC Nationals

The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example, you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please also see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

RQF BTEC Nationals

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering – DDD including Distinction in units:

• Engineering Principles
• Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
• Further Engineering Maths

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Engineering or Science and A levels – DD + B in A level Maths

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering and A levels – D + BB including A level Maths

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in any subject and A levels - D + BB including A level Maths and one of: Electronics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics, Design and Technology: systems control, Design and Technology: design engineering

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma 24 Level 3 credits at Distinction (to include a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Mathematics) and 21 Level 3 credits at Merit.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

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, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. 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.

Mature students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.