Electronic and Computer Engineering

Description

Electronics equipment and products are becoming a vital part of our daily lives, from simple MP3 players, mobile phones and computers to highly sophisticated diagnostic equipment used in hospitals and state-of the-art fibre optic communications systems. Computers, telecommunication systems and consumer electronics are advancing at a fast pace. Electronic and microelectronic embedded systems are at the core of these developments.

Developed in response to the needs of industry, this degree will give you advanced level knowledge and skills in the design of complex electronic and microelectronic systems.

About the Electronic and Computer Engineering Department at Brunel

At Brunel, our degree programmes will teach you about state-of-the-art technology, which means our graduates can work at the forefront of all the major areas of electronic engineering. We adopt a teaching style that is research-led, so the latest cutting-edge technologies will be taught as part of the course. Our courses combine theory with practical and project work – an approach which can help you to turn ideas into real systems – and our students are regularly awarded national and international prizes.

Our degrees have a common first year during which you will study all of the main specialisms. Based on your own personal learning experiences of these subjects, you will be able to re-evaluate your original degree choice at this level and switch to a related course if you want.

Is this course for me?

You must have engineering potential and be someone who is analytical, creative, logical, a problem solver, a realist, versatile and forward thinking. You should be interested in understanding about the big picture as well as becoming a specialist in your chosen area. Intellectual challenge is important to you, as is hands-on experience, and you want to work alongside other high achievers.

Maybe you know what engineering area you want to specialise in already and realise that a broad degree can provide you with an invaluable springboard to any number of careers. You don’t want to limit your options. Maybe you are seeking a broad-based engineering degree to explore your interests and strengths in a variety of exciting fields,all of which are of crucial importance in today’s world.

Aims

This course aims to develop a strong theoretical background involving the future of electronics, microelectronics and computer systems. It also offers practical aspects, making use of our facilities in electronics, sensors, computer systems, computer networks, signal processing and laboratories.

We aim to produce graduates who are part of a high-tech elite – greatly sought-after professionals with specialist understanding and skills in microelectronics, but who also have a solid knowledge of electronic engineering as a whole. This will give you ultimate vision and flexibility in your future career.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 16000 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

You will take the same core modules at Level 1 as Electronic and Electrical Engineering students, which will give you a broad understanding together with a high level of analytical and engineering design skills.
You begin to specialise in microelectronics at Level 2 and into Level 3, with a greater emphasis on understanding integrated circuit design, software and system design.

Typical Modules

Level 1 Core (Year 1)

• Digital Systems and Microprocessors

• Devices and Circuits

• Electronic Engineering Mathematics

• Engineering Science, Systems and Society

• Level 1 Electronic Engineering Workshop

• Problem Solving and Programming

Level 2 Core (Year 2)

• Computer Architecture and Interfacing

• Digital Systems Design and Reliability Engineering

• Electronic Systems

• Object Oriented Systems and Programming

• Signals and Systems

• Engineering Group Design Project

• Management

Level 3 Core (Year 3)

• Individual Project

• Advanced Electronics

• Advanced Digital Systems

Level 3 Optional (Year 3 or 4)

Select two from the following:

• Software Engineering and Technology

• Design of Intelligent Systems

• Control Systems

• Multimedia Digital Signal Processing

• Distributed Systems and Computing

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C)

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

• GCE A-level ABB - BBB, including Maths and a Science or Engineering subject (General Studies not accepted for this subject at all).
• Advanced Diploma Progression Diploma Grade B in Engineering, plus the Specialist Unit in Maths for Engineers at grade C Along with 1 AS-level at Grade B for Additional and Specialist Learning.
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*DD including Distinction in a Maths module and Distinction in either Electrical or Electronic Principles.
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma DD in a related subject with an A Level at grade A in a Maths, Science or Engineering subject.
• BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in a related subject with A Levels grade AB including a Maths and a Science or Engineering subject.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma 32 points, including 5 in Higher Level Maths and 5 in a Science or an Engineering subject.
• Access to Higher EducationDiploma Complete and pass Access to Engineering, Computing or Science course with 45 credits at Level 3 of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. All Maths and Science units must be Distinctions at level 3.

GCSE Mathematics grade C and GCSE English grade C are also required.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Brunel University.