Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons)

Overview

This course provides you with an excellent theoretical grounding in electrical and electronic engineering and the opportunity to apply this knowledge in a series of course projects preparing you for the challenges facing professional engineers.
From the outset there is an emphasis on problem and project-based learning and you prepare for your future career by developing your project portfolio. You will use facilities including electrical machines and generators and well-equipped electronic and computer laboratories.
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: 4-6 year

UCAS code H605
Course content

Course structure

As well as project work and modules in different aspects of power engineering, electronics and communications, years 1 and 2 provide you with a comprehensive grounding in mathematics, engineering concepts, electrical engineering, computer programming and engineering design, innovation and management. After the second year you may also opt to put your studies into practice by undertaking a year-long industrial placement.
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.
This degree is also offered with an integrated foundation year (UCAS code: H606),offering access to this course 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
Analogue Electronics
Electrical Engineering
Radio and Navigation Systems
Programmable Logic and VHDL
Computer Programming
Microcontrollers and Data Communications
Optional placement year
Final year
Individual project
Product Innovation and Management
Electronics
High Voltage Power, Distribution and Utilisation
One option from:
Digital Signal Processing
Communications
Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements
individual offers may vary
A-levels:
BBB including maths and a physical science. Applicants with two full A-levels or a double award considered individually. General Studies excluded.
ND/C (Level 3):
DMM.
International Baccalaureate:
32 points, specified subjects including maths and a physical science at Higher level.
QAA-approved access course:
individual assessment.
GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least five subjects including English language, maths and a physical science.
Foundation degree/HND
direct to year 2 for suitable applicants.
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 maths and a physical science.
Location

Location Moulsecoomb
Career opportunities

The hands-on and design-based approach of this course, and the well-established links with industry are significant factors in the excellent employment record of our graduates. They have gone on to jobs in industries such as the electrical and power sectors, the railways, process control, flight simulators and telecommunications. Others have gone on to establish their own companies.

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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) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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