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Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng(Hons)

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Combining exploration of fundamental theories with practical experience, our Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng(Hons) provides a solid foundation in electronic engineering to prepare you for a career in digital, computing, and communications systems. 

With a focus on employability, the course is designed in consultation with industry experts and our accrediting body. Our Industrial Advisory Board contributes to the ongoing development of the programme, keeping it current and relevant. 

You will learn by getting involved in challenging and rewarding projects such as building fighting robots, and have the opportunity to join the Formula Student team. Working in groups with other engineering specialists, you will develop your teamwork, design, presentation and communication skills, mirroring what you will experience in industry. 

Guest lecturers reinforce our strong links with industry, providing you with networking opportunities. The opportunity of a paid placement year helps build your confidence and provides invaluable contacts in industry.  

If you achieve the required standard in year 2, you can choose to progress directly to the third year of the Electronic and Computer Engineering MEng and study towards a masters-level qualification.

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

Key facts

Location Brighton: Moulsecoomb

UCAS code HG64

Full-time 3 years
With placement year 4 years

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology

Our next open day for this course will take place in the summer. Register your interest now and we will let you know when you can book your place.

Register your interest

Apply now with UCAS for 2019 entry

Course content

Course structure

As well as project work and modules in different aspects of electronics, programming and communications, Years 1 and 2 will provide a comprehensive introduction to mathematics, engineering concepts, electrical engineering, computer programming and management.

You may also opt to take a year-long industrial placement after your second year. This can significantly enhance your engineering skills and your CV.

Your final year comprises of specialist options and a major individual project which is often supported by industry. You will benefit from the strong industrial links established by many of our staff.

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: HI61) for those 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.

 

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

Year 1

Through a shared first year with our Electrical and Electronic Engineering course, you will explore fundamental electronic engineering topics such as engineering concepts, digital electronics, and maths.

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
Engineering students

Year 2

Building on the knowledge and skills you gained in year 1, you will explore topics such as programmable logic and VHDL, computer programming, and engineering design, innovation and management.

Modules

  • Control and Applications
  • Embedded Systems 2
  • Digital Systems Design
  • Engineering Design
  • Electrical Engineering 2
  • Analogue Electronics and Communications
Engineering student working on circuit

Placement year

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

Our students have been on placement with companies such as Network Rail, General Electric, Rolls-Royce and Cummins Generator Technology. 

Rolls Royce automotive production line in factory

Final year

Areas of study include digital signal processing, microprocessor systems design, and product innovation and management.

You will also undertake an individual project giving you the opportunity to explore an area that interests you most. 

Modules

  • Project
  • Product Innovation and Management
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Communications
  • Microprocessor Systems Design
Engineering student

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Careers

Our graduates are now working in companies including Electa, Eurotherm, Paxton Access and Hanover Displays. Some have gone on to establish their own companies.

 

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Entry criteria

Entry requirements

A-levels or BTEC
Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBC–CCC (112–96 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.

A-levels must include maths at grade C and a physical science.

We will generally make you an offer if your predicted grades are at the top of this range. If your predicted grades are towards the lower end of this range we may still make you an offer if you have a good GCSE (or equivalent) profile or relevant non-academic achievements.

International Baccalaureate
28 points, with three subjects at Higher level to include grade 5 in maths and physics.

Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. Level 3 units in maths, computing and a physical science required. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.

GCSE (minimum grade 4 or grade C)
Must include English language, maths and a physical science.

Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3. 

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.

We also offer this degree with an integrated foundation year for applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements.

International equivalencies

International equivalencies by country
 
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burma (Myanmar)
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Guyana
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Libya
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malaysia
Malawi
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestinian National Authority
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Syria
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

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Fees

Fees

UK/EU (full-time) 9,250 GBP

International (full-time) 14,460 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 £1,230 for home students and £2,060 for international students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

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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.

Location

Location

About Brighton

The city of Brighton & Hove is a forward-thinking place which leads the way in the arts, technology, sustainability and creativity. You'll find living here plays a key role in your learning experience.

Brighton is a leading centre for creative media technology, recently named the startup capital of the UK.

The city is home to a national 5G testbed and over 1,000 tech businesses. The digital sector is worth over £1bn a year to the local economy - as much as tourism.

All of our full-time undergraduate courses involve work-based learning - this could be through placements, live briefs and guest lectures. Many of these opportunities are provided by local businesses and organisations.

You can also enhance your experience by getting involved with city festivals and events such as the Brighton Festival, the Fringe, Brighton Digital Festival, Brighton Science Festival, Pride, the London to Brighton bike ride, the Brighton Marathon, and the Great Escape festival of new music to name but a few.

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Brighton Beach sunset

Campus where this course is taught

Moulsecoomb campus

Two miles north of Brighton seafront, Moulsecoomb is our largest campus. Subjects taught here include architecture, business, computing, construction, engineering, geography, product design, law and pharmacy.

On campus you will find professional-standard facilities including a flight simulator, trading room, design and digital media suites and specialist research laboratories, alongside the library, student centre, a nursery, fitness facilities and Students’ Union. There are excellent public transport links.

The Big Build
A major transformation of our Moulsecoomb campus began in summer 2018. By the time the Big Build is complete, there’ll be new halls of residence, academic building, and Students’ Union and fitness facilities – all created with sustainability, inclusivity and community in mind.

As the development grows it will provide many exciting learning opportunities for our students, ranging from live projects, placements and internships with the companies involved to guest lectures and site visits. Find out more...

 

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The Big Build

Accommodation

Brighton: Moulsecoomb

All eligible 2019-entry applicants are guaranteed an offer of university-managed accommodation.

Halls of residence
We have halls of residence across Brighton at Grand Parade, Moulsecoomb, Varley Park and Falmer.

  • You'll be prioritised for accommodation in the halls that are linked to your teaching base, subject to availability.
  • Moulsecoomb campus is linked to Varley Park and Moulsecoomb Place halls
    • Varley Park offers a mix of room and catering options. Varley Park is around two miles from Moulsecoomb campus and four miles from the city centre. Public transport in the city is excellent, and there’s a shuttle bus between our Brighton campuses during term time.
    • Moulsecoomb Place halls are all catered and are located right on campus.
    • Find out more about our halls at Varley Park and Moulsecoomb Place.

Unihomes and unilets
Unihomes and unilets are student houses that we let to our students on behalf of private landlords. This option can work particularly well when you’re balancing learning with placements and other commitments. We have unihomes and unilet properties at locations across the city.

Find out more about our accommodation and confirm your eligibility.

Private renting
There's plenty of support if you opt for private rented accommodation. This is an option which offers choice and flexibility – enabling you to choose where you live and who with. We manage our own studenthomes database of properties. This lists accommodation offered by landlords who have signed up to our code of standards. Every summer we provide online events and resources, as well as other advice services, for students looking for a place to live and people to share with.

Modern accommodation at nearby Varley Halls

Modern accommodation at nearby Varley Halls

Relaxing in halls near the campus

Relaxing in halls near the campus

Students eating at the Hub

Students eating at the Hub

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