Find out all you need to know about studying Electrical, Mechanical and Practical Engineering at North East Scotland College.
If you think studying engineering will limit your career choices to oil and gas, think again! Engineers bring new ideas to life in a huge variety of industries across the world: green energy, health and wellbeing, assistive technologies, sport and fitness, food and drink production, space travel – the list goes on.
Engineering skills are essential in the development of almost all aspects of modern life.
At NESCol, our Altens and Fraserburgh Campuses boast purpose-built Engineering workshop facilities, and offer both hands-on and classroom-based learning experiences. We have excellent industry connections and pathways that could allow you to further your qualifications at Universities across Scotland.
Find out what our students think about studying Engineering at NESCol.
Svetlana Mateeva studied Performing Engineering Operations – Electrical Option at NESCol’s Fraserbrugh Campus and is looking forward to progressing onto NC Electrical Engineering after summer.
Shane Emmanuel studied Performing Engineering Operations – Fabrication and Welding Option at NESCol’s Fraserbrugh Campus.
“My experience in the power generation and LNG industries show how transferrable a qualification an HNC in Engineering can be.”
“I’m really enjoying my new role and I’m glad I have my qualifications behind me. They have set me up for an engineering career which will allow me to work and live in different places.”
“I could never have imagined when I was studying back in Aberdeen that I would one day be working in the motorsport industry for Formula 1.”
“I think more women should consider studying engineering, it’s a career that can take you anywhere you want to go and is not limited to oil and gas.”
“During my apprenticeship I’ve been involved a lot in domestic properties – rewiring houses, kitchens, bathrooms and full rewires of new houses plus some small industrial work as well. it’s been a lot of fun and I’ve learnt a lot of new things.”
“I look to get my Crane Op tickets which will make me the first female Crane Operator in the North Sea.”
“It’s given me a recognised qualification for progressing my career in the industry.”
“Studying at NESCol definitely helped me get my job – every day I put into practice things I learned at college.”
“I had a great experience at the College and thought the lecturers and facilities were excellent so when I had the opportunity to return through my employer it was a no brainer.”
If you have an interest in problem-solving and tackling challenges, then a career in engineering may be the one for you. Engineers are needed in various roles across a whole range of industries – the opportunities are endless.
Engineering jobs in Scotland
Energy jobs in Scotland
Engineers are needed in various roles across a whole range of industries:
Statistics Source: Skills Development Scotland Sector Skills Assessment 2019
NESCol boasts specialist, state-of-the-art training facilities for engineering students at its Altens and Fraserburgh Campuses.
We pride ourselves in offering vocationally relevant opportunities for all engineering students, whether you are studying at introductory level or joining one of our advanced courses, and work with you to help you achieve your employment aspirations.
Engineering students have access to NESCol’s great industry and university links.
Study Engineering full-time in Aberdeen. Applications are open now!
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Our student advisers can help with any application enquiries. Contact them at any time on studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk, or use the live chat: Monday-Thursday 9am-4.30pm, Friday 9am-3.30pm.
Every Friday in June we will be running a live Application Workshop, where advisers will be on hand between 10am-12pm to answer your application questions!
On Wednesday we’re hosting an online open session to provide all the information you need on opportunities in engineering. Our experts will be on hand from 3-5pm to answer your queries by email, through live chat and call-back. Complete the form below and we’ll make sure your query is directed to the right person to talk to. If you can’t join us on the day, we’ll get back to you at a time that suits.
Our student advisers can help with any application enquiries. Contact them at any time on studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk, or use the live chat: Monday-Thursday 9am-4.30pm, Friday 9am-3.30pm.
Every Friday in June we will be running a live Application Workshop, where advisers will be on hand between 10am-12pm to answer your application questions!