Electronic and Computer Engineering MEng

Course in brief

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 to work and communicate with one another.

This course has been developed in conjunction with industry professionals and employers. It gives you a solid theoretical and practical foundation in computing and digital electronics and the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a series of course projects.

The MEng route extends your technical understanding while developing your management expertise and knowledge of business processes.

You will benefit from use of our professional-standard facilities including laboratories for microcomputer development, digital communications, well-equipped electronic and computer-aided design resources, as well as access to digital video facilities.

At Brighton, you also have the advantage of an optional paid placement year in industry, which will significantly enhance your skills and your CV.

The engineering industry is vast and employment opportunities are far from limited to the UK; because of this, all of our students have the opportunity to study modern European languages including French, German and Spanish.

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

Key facts

Location Brighton: Moulsecoomb

UCAS code HG6K

Full-time 4 years
With placement year 5 years

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as fully meeting the educational requirements for chartered engineer status (CEng).

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Entry requirements

The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer for this course and should be used as a general guide. We operate a flexible admissions policy – this means that you could receive a lower conditional offer than the typical offer, informed by our assessment of your complementary non-academic achievements and experiences. For any courses that require interview or portfolio review, this may also be considered in the level of any conditional offer that follows if your application is successful.

A-levels
ABB including maths and a physical science. General Studies excluded.

BTEC
DDD.

International Baccalaureate
32 points, specified subjects including maths and a physical science at higher level.

GCSE (minimum grade C)
GCSE grade C or above in a minimum of five subjects including English language, maths and 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
Foundation course with maths and a physical science.

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Course in detail

Course structure

As well as project work and modules in different aspects of electronics, programming and communications, years 1 and 2 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 year 2 or 3. This can significantly enhance your engineering skills and your CV.

The final two years of study include specialist options at BEng final year and masters level, as well as major individual and team projects which are often supported by industry. You will benefit from the strong industrial links established by our staff.

Year 1

In year 1, modules will provide you with a broad introduction to electronic and computer engineering.

Modules

Mathematics
Engineering Concepts
Technology Projects
Digital Electronics
Analogue Electronics
Electronic Computer-aided Engineering
Electrical Engineering

Year 2

Year 2 builds on your computing skills and teaches you the programming language C to an advanced standard. Programmable Logic and VHDL is a hands-on module where you spend a considerable amount of time in the laboratory compiling, simulating and implementing your designs using a FPGA development board.

Modules

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

Placement year

After year 2, you have the option of spending one year in industry. The paid placement year provides valuable work experience, which you will put you at a significant advantage when approaching the job market upon graduation. You may even secure a job offer whilst on your placement year.

At the university we have an excellent reputation with organisations throughout Europe. As such, we have helped students find paid employment in privately owned companies, multinational corporations, government offices, local authorities, consultancies, research institutes and educational establishments.

Rolls Royce automotive production line in factory

Year 3/4

Whether this is your third or fourth year depends on whether you opt for a placement year; you take the below modules in either case. The Integrating Case Study module gives you the chance to develop your team project work in a multi-disciplinary engineering context, introducing new material in fields such as business, mathematics and information technology.

Modules

Project
Product Innovation and Management
Integrating Case Study
Electronics
High Voltage Power, Distribution and Utilisation

Final year

The final year represents masters-level study as you work on a major project that may be supported by our industrial partners. The Operations Management for Logistics module includes a field trip with a local organisation to investigate the end-to-end processes of a supply chain.

Modules

Interdisciplinary Team Project
Operations Management for Logistics
Automotive Control Systems
Automotive Communication Systems
Sensors and Interfacing
Power Electronics and Actuators

Careers and employability

The hands-on, design-based approach of this course and our close links with industry are significant factors in the excellent employment record of our graduates.

In a world where experience is increasingly sought after by employers, the placement year puts you at a significant advantage when approaching the job market.

Graduates have gone on to jobs in industries including the electrical and power sectors, the railways, process control, flight simulation and telecommunications. Others have gone on to establish their own companies.

After satisfactory completion of their undergraduate study, some graduates choose to go on to further study or research at MSc or PhD level.

Fees and funding

Your fees

UK/EU (Full-time) 9,000 GBP

International (Full-time) 13,500 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 £1,000 for home students and £2,000 for international students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2015–16. 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 DBS 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 check with the school that provides your course using the contact details in the Visits and contacts 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 and living here

Location

About Brighton

A cosmopolitan city famed for its nightlife, bohemian atmosphere and beautiful surroundings, Brighton is a great place to be a student.

Whether you prefer the natural delights of the sea and South Downs or the bustle of the North Laine shopping district, there are fantastic events throughout the year that reflect the huge amount of character – both historic and modern – that the city possesses.

Brighton is host to three university campuses: Grand Parade, Moulsecoomb and Falmer. Grand Parade is in the centre of town, while Moulsecoomb and Falmer are just ten minutes away by bus or by train.

Social scene – Most students head into the lively centre of Brighton for its mix of bars, pubs, clubs, theatres, comedy houses and live music venues. In the summer the seafront buzzes with activities and impromptu BBQs and picnics on the beach.

The Shakedown Festival brings big names to one of the last major festivals in the UK music calendar. The Great Escape meanwhile has been firmly established as the leading event for showcasing new music, with over 300 bands playing 30 venues across the city over three days.

Arts – Brighton hosts England’s biggest arts festival in May each year, and has a selection of highly regarded theatres, galleries and events, not to mention the quirky Royal Pavilion which has become a symbol of the city's eccentricities.

The Brighton Festival is now the largest arts festival in England, and is one of the major milestones in the international cultural calendar. The Brighton Fringe is one of the largest fringe festivals in the world.

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Campus information

Moulsecoomb campus

Two miles north of Brighton city centre and the seafront, Moulsecoomb is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

Over 160 students live on campus in Moulsecoomb halls, while others live in nearby Varley Park.

The campus has excellent sports facilities including:

a sports hall with basketball and badminton courts,
fitness suite with gym,
an indoor climbing wall.

There are a number of areas of Brighton that are popular with students just a short walk, cycle or bus ride away. These include Moulsecoomb, Bevendean, Hollingbury, Elm Grove, Hanover and other suburbs that stretch up the hills on either side of the Lewes Road.

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Maps

Accommodation

University building

Moulsecoomb campus map

Unistats

Unistats and key information sets

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Wherever we can we have provided extra information here to help put the data into context so that it is as useful as possible when you are making decisions.

Programme specification

Programme specifications are the official university documents that describe each course in detail. They reflect the course as it is being taught to students who started their course in this academic year. They are updated every summer, and give a very detailed breakdown of what your course might look like.

Programme specification

Visits and contacts

Find out more

School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
01273 642455
cemadmissions@brighton.ac.uk

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