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Digital Electronics, Computing and Communications
BEng(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 6 years

    Sandwich: 4 years

    UCAS code HG64

    Professional accreditation

    This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as partially meeting the educational requirements towards becoming chartered engineer status (CEng).

    About the course

    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.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    ABB including mathematics and a physical science. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis. General Studies excluded.

    ND/C (Level 3):
    DDM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    34 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, mathematics and a physical science.

    Foundation degree/HND
    /HNC 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 with maths and a physical science.

  • 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

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • 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 and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    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.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.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 12,500 GBP

    If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. Our fee for the professional placement year is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

    Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

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    Living in Brighton

    Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    Social scene

    Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

    Music event on the beach

    Arts

    The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

    Burning the Clocks winter solstice festival

    Sports

    Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

    Playing volleyball on the seafront

  • 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.

  • 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 service website.

Application process
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01273 642428
Email 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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