Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with integrated foundation year) BEng(Hons)

  • Overview

    Choosing our Electrical and Electronic Engineering (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 Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons) 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 Help

    Full-time: 4 years (with integrated foundation year)

    With placement year 5 years (with integrated foundation year)

    UCAS code H606

  • 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 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 year 2 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 year 3 of the MEng programme.

    Syllabus

    Foundation year

    Home stream
    Core Mathematics
    Geometry
    Core Science
    Communication Skills
    Design Studies
    Engineering Mathematics
    Engineering Science
    Engineering Mechanics

    EU stream
    English for Academic Purposes
    Options from: Core Mathematics
    Geometry
    Core Science
    Communication Skills
    Design Studies
    Engineering Mathematics
    Engineering Science
    Engineering Mechanics

    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 or study abroad

    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 Help
    individual offers may vary

    UCAS 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 Help 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.

    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) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (with integrated Foundation Year)  [P8ED004]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,900 GBP

Find out more

01273 642428
cemadmissions@brighton.ac.uk

 

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