Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons)

Course structure

In years 1 and 2 you will take modules in different aspects of power engineering, electronics and communications. You will also be provided with a thorough introduction to 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 includes specialist options and a major individual project, which is often supported by industry. 

If you achieve the required standard in year 2, you 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.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through our applicant portal.

Second year students put learning into practice with the Robot Wars project.

Year 1

Through a shared first year with our Electronic and Computer Engineering course, you will explore fundamental electrical and electronic engineering topics.

Design projects integrate practical and theoretical work, and help to reinforce your learning.

Modules

• Engineering Mathematics 
• Engineering Practice
• Embedded Systems 1 
• Analogue Electronics
• Digital Electronics
• Electrical Engineering 1

Year 2

Building on the knowledge and skills developed in year 1, you will explore topics such as computer programming, radio and navigation systems, microcontrollers and programmable logs.

You will learn programming to an advanced level and spend time in our specialist labs compiling, simulating and implementing your designs.

Modules

• Control and Applications
• Embedded Systems 2
• Digital Systems Design
• Engineering Design
• Electrical Engineering 2
• Analogue Electronics and Communications

Placement year

A placement year develops your specialist skills and provides invaluable experience.

Our students have been on placement with companies such as Rolls-Royce, General Electric and National Rail.

Final year

Areas of study include product innovation and management, as well as high voltage power, distribution and utilisation.

You will undertake an individual project demonstrating your engineering knowledge, from business plan through to project completion.

Modules

• Project 
• Product Innovation and Management 
• Electronics 
• High Voltage Power, Distribution and Utilisation

Options*

• Digital Signal Processing 
• Communications

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Facilities

Throughout the course you will have access to specialist laboratories and custom-built workshops, all equipped with professional-standard equipment and developed in partnership with industry experts. Our equipment meets professional engineering standards so that our students are fully prepared to apply their knowledge to the workplace.

Engineering facilities

• General purpose electronics laboratories
• Hydraulics laboratory
• Thermal dynamics and avionics laboratory
• Sir Harry Ricardo Laboratories
• Hybrid vehicle experimentation laboratory
• Socata Rallye TB9 flight simulator, with three projections giving aeronautical engineering students an unrestricted view of the landscape and scenery
• Brighton Product Lab
• Drawing studio 
• Woodwork and modelling shop
• Advanced machine tool facility

Find out more about our facilities and equipment for engineering and civil engineering students.

Course fees

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 £1,230 for home students and £2,060 for international students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

Info

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2019–20.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

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-time 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 DBS checks, 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 check with the school that provides your course using the contact details in the Find out more tab (at the end of this page) for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

See our finance pages for advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee-paying status.

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