Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications BEng(Hons)

• Overview

  From computers and mobile phones to railway and telecommunications networks, the products and systems designed by electronic engineers influence almost every aspect of our lives and the ways we are able work and communicate with one another.
  
  This course enables you to acquire a solid theoretical grounding in computing and digital electronics and the opportunity to apply this knowledge in a series of course projects, preparing you for the challenges facing professional engineers.

  There is a strong emphasis on problem-based learning and project work, and you will be encouraged to prepare for your future career by developing your project portfolio. You will make extensive use of facilities including laboratories for microcomputer development, digital communications, well-equipped electronic and computer-aided design resources, as well as access to digital video facilities.

  Throughout the course you also have the opportunity to take modern European languages including French, German and Spanish.

  Course duration

  Full-time: 3 years
  

  Part-time: 6 years
  

  With placement year 4 years
  

  UCAS code HG64

• Course content

  Course structure

  As well as project work and modules in different aspects of electronics, programming and communications, years 1 and 2 provide a comprehensive grounding in mathematics, engineering concepts, electrical engineering, computer programming and engineering design, innovation and management.

  You may also opt for a year-long industrial placement after year 2.

  The final year comprises specialist options and a major individual project which is often supported by industry. Students benefit from the strong industrial links established by many of our staff. Students who achieve the required standard in year 2 may choose to progress to year 3 of the MEng programme.

  This degree is also offered with an integrated foundation year (UCAS code: H161) offering access for applicants who do not meet standard entry requirements.

  Syllabus

  Year 1
  Mathematics
  Engineering Concepts
  Technology Projects
  Digital Electronics
  Analogue Electronics
  Electronic Computer-aided Engineering
  Electrical Engineering

  Year 2
  Mathematics and Control
  Engineering Design, Innovation and Management
  Programmable Logic and VHDL
  Computer Programming
  Microcontrollers and Data Communications
  Analogue Electronics
  Radio and Navigation Systems
  Electrical Engineering

  Optional placement year

  Final year
  Individual project
  Product Innovation and Management
  Communications
  Digital Signal Processing
  Microprocessor Systems Design

• Entry requirements

  Typical entry requirements
  individual offers may vary

  A-levels:
  ABB including mathematics and a physical science. General Studies excluded.

  BTEC
  DDD.

  International Baccalaureate:
  34 points, specified subjects including maths and a physical science at Higher level.

  Access to HE Diploma
  pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 30 credits at merit or distinction. Level 3 units in maths, computing and physics required.

  GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
  at least five subjects including English language, mathematics and a physical science.

  Foundation degree/HND
  /HNC may enable you to start the course in year 2.

  For non-native speakers of English:
  IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

  Other:
  Foundation course with maths and a physical science.

• Location

  Location Moulsecoomb

• Career opportunities

  Our practical hands-on and design-based approach, and close involvement with industry, are significant factors in the excellent employment record of our graduates. Graduates have gone on to jobs in process control, flight simulators, the railways and telecommunications, and have also established their own companies.

  After satisfactory completion of our courses some graduates choose to go on to further postgraduate study or research.

  Visit the careers centre website.

• Fees and costs

  The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

  The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

  To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

  Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

  BEng(Hons) Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications	[P1ED024]
  UK/EU	9,000 GBP
  Island Students	9,000 GBP
  International	12,900 GBP

  When on a placement (sandwich) year, students pay a reduced fee in the placement year of this course. This is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee is likely to increase with inflation.

• Student views

  

  Alex Taylor

  The course is very personal and you have a lot of interaction with lecturers, you can always count on them for support.

01273 642428
cemadmissions@brighton.ac.uk

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