Mobile Computer Engineering
BEng(Hons)

Course summary and entry requirements

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 8 years

UCAS code I3H8

About the course

Do you want to design and develop the computing devices of the future? There are an enormous number of devices that contain embedded processors and, with growing mobile functionality and processing power, this will only increase. The true power of these devices is greatly enhanced when they work with other devices through mobile networks or the internet.
Cars are becoming connected to improve safety and traffic flow whilst allowing higher road density. Homes are becoming both intelligent and remote control, giving better security and comfort whilst lowering energy use. Devices we use will become more intuitive and adaptive to our needs. This course will provide you with the tools to engage with this emerging Internet of Things.
We have extensive electronic engineering and computer science research and teaching expertise. Our Vetronics Research Centre is the academic centre of excellence in the UK. With its focus on high performance real-time communications protocols and architectures for safety-critical, mobile platforms it is directly relevant to this course and features in the later, more specialist modules. Students will have opportunities to undertake their personal project in the Vetronics Research Centre.

Typical entry requirements

The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2014. Entry requirements for students thinking about starting a course in 2013 can be found in the online prospectus. Individual offers may vary
A-levels:
ABB including maths and a physical science. General Studies excluded.
BTEC
DDD.
International Baccalaureate:
34 points.
Access to HE Diploma
pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 30 credits at merit or distinction. Level 3 units in computing required.
GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
at least five subjects including English language, mathematics and a physical science.
Foundation degree/HND
may enable you to start the course in year 2.
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:
recognised foundation course containing mathematics and physical sciences.
Course content

Course structure

An optional work placement year and a dissertation project are integral parts of the course allowing for work experience and development of a personal idea that brings together skills and knowledge accumulated throughout the course.
The course is taught through lectures, tutorials and laboratory-based assignments. Practical work in the laboratories enables you to build the programming and problem-solving skills necessary for employability. Essential transferrable skills such as communication, self-management and team management are incorporated at all levels.

Syllabus

Digital electronics design:
Digital electronics
Programmable logic
VHDL
Microcontrollers
Programming languages and paradigms:
Java
C
C++
Object-oriented design
Client-server
App development
Development environments
Software engineering
Web-based technologies:
Web development
Databases
Web standards
XML
Scripting
PHP
MySQL
Human-computer interaction
Mobile technology and data communications:
Mobile sensors
Data communication principles
Networks
Protocols
Security
Mobile architectures
TCP/IP
Bluetooth
Wireless LAN
Mobility support
Engineering design and management:
Engineering design
Team and self-management
Product innovation and development
Fees and costs

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. 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) Mobile Computer Engineering [J4ED002]

UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP
Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP
International (Full Time) 12,900 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
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Arts
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Sports
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Career opportunities

You will be well equipped for a broad range of careers in the software and electronic engineering industries. The specialist skills you will develop will prepare you for careers focused on real-time embedded systems and the integration of these technologies into larger interconnected systems. Most importantly, you will be able to contribute to newly emerging and future technologies.
Career options would include development of device drivers, embedded system design, app development, communications engineering, network management, systems design and web development.

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