Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications MEng

  • Overview

    The products and systems designed by electronic engineers influence almost every aspect of our lives and the ways we are able to work and communicate with one another.

    This course provides you with the opportunity to acquire a solid theoretical grounding in computing and digital electronics and to apply this knowledge in a series of course projects, preparing you for the challenges facing professional engineers.

    The MEng route extends your technical understanding whilst developing management expertise and knowledge of business processes.

    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.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 4 years

    Part-time: 8 years

    With placement year 5 years

    UCAS code HG6K

  • Course content

    Course structure

    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.

    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 opt for a year-long industrial placement before progressing to the final two years of the course.

    The final two years include specialist options at BEng final year and masters level, major individual and team projects which are often supported by industry. Students benefit from the strong industrial links established by our staff.

    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 two years
    Individual project
    Product Innovation and Management
    Integrating Case Study
    Communications
    Digital Signal Processing
    Automotive Control Systems
    Automotive Communication Systems
    Embedded Processor Systems
    Engine Control Unit Design
    Operations Management for Logistics
    Interdisciplinary team project

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    AAB including maths and a physical science. General Studies excluded.

    BTEC
    DDD.

    International Baccalaureate:
    36 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 distinction and 15 at merit or above. 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
    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 Help 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 study at MSc or PhD level.

    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.

    MEng Digital Electronics, Computing and Communication  [P1CA007]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,900 GBP

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01273 642428
cemadmissions@brighton.ac.uk

If you are an international student, contact us on:

+44 (0) 207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk

 

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