Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications (with integrated foundation year) BEng(Hons)
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Overview
Choosing our Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications (with integrated foundation year) BEng(Hons) course offers students a preparatory year before starting degree level studies. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students automatically progress to the first year of our Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications degree.
Brighton?s engineering foundation year is one of the longest-running and most successful engineering foundation courses in the UK.
For entry to the integrated foundation year applicants may have non-scientific A/AS-levels, or be mature students with alternative qualifications. Others may have studied relevant subjects but not met the degree entry requirements, or wish to upgrade their qualifications to meet those required for CEng-accredited courses.
Our Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications BEng(Hons)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 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: 4 years (with integrated foundation year)
With placement year: 5 years (with integrated foundation year)
UCAS code HI61
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Course content
Course structure
During your foundation year lectures, laboratory classes, tutorials and seminars provide a varied learning environment.
The course runs in two parallel streams: a home stream and an EU stream. The home stream is for UK home students but may also include those from outside the UK who require no English language support. The second stream is for EU students who need to improve their English language skills in addition to their academic qualifications.
International students who require a foundation program and English language support should contact the University of Brighton?s International College. www.brighton.ac.uk/ubic
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. These courses benefit from the strong industrial links established by many of the staff.
Students who achieve the required standard in the second year may choose to progress to the third year of the MEng programme.
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyUCAS tariff:
180 points with maths and/or physics AS-level or above.
240 points without maths and/or physics AS level or above.
General Studies excluded.BTEC
MMP/DM.International Baccalaureate:
24 points, specified subjects; certificates considered.GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
at least five subjects including English language, mathematics and a physical science.For non-native speakers of English:
EU students must have an English proficiency of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent to be considered for the Home Stream. EU students who do not meet this requirement will be considered for the EU stream and will normally need UK AS-level equivalent qualifications including maths and/or physics (minimum grade C) and English proficiency of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.Other:
mature students without these qualifications but with relevant industrial experience may be considered. -
Location
Location
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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.
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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 (With Integrated Foundation Year) [P8ED005] 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.
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