Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with integrated foundation year)
BEng(Hons)
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Full-time: 4 years (with integrated foundation year)
Sandwich: 5 years (with integrated foundation year)
UCAS code H606
Professional accreditation
The foundation year aspect of this course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers as a suitable pathway into the BEng(Hons) degrees at the university.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Brighton is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as partially meeting the educational requirements stage for Chartered Engineer (CEng).
About the course
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.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. 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.ND/C (Level 3):
MMP/DMInternational Baccalaureate:
24 points, specified subjects; certificates considered.GCSE (minimum grade C):
At least 5 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:
Other qualifications considered on an individual basis. Mature students without these qualifications but with relevant industrial experience may be considered.For equivalent international qualifications
We can help you meet our English language entry requirements
For help meeting English language requirements contact our
Language Institute.We can help you meet our academic entry requirements
For help meeting academic entry requirements contact our
International College.If you cannot find your country listed, please email admissions@brighton.ac.uk
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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 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 MechanicsEU stream
English for Academic Purposes
Options from: Core Mathematics
Geometry
Core Science
Communication Skills
Design Studies
Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering MechanicsYear 1
Mathematics
Engineering Concepts
Technology Projects
Digital Electronics
Analogue Electronics
Electronic Computer-aided Engineering
Electrical EngineeringYear 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 CommunicationsOptional 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
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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 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) 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) 12,500 GBP -
Location
Location
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.
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.
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.
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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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