BEng (Hons) Electronic and Communication Engineering at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Electronic and communication engineers help make our lives easier, safer and more connected. Using their technical skills they are crafting innovative devices and communication systems with the power to change the world. It’s not all about the technology, their work makes a real impact in tackling real-world challenges from digital security to enhancing healthcare.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering | Department: Engineering | Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will explore fundamental electronic engineering topics including engineering concepts, digital electronics and mathematics. Design projects enable you to integrate practical and theoretical work and help to reinforce what you are learning. In this module you will learn to apply mathematical concepts and software tools to solve engineering problems. On completion you will be able to use analytical techniques and software tools to solve simple algebraic problems, develop mathematical models of engineering systems and apply an appropriate analytical method or software tool to solve a mathematical model. Modules include Engineering Mathematics, Introduction to Electrical Engineering, Engineering Practice, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Analogue and Digital Electronics, Embedded Systems 1, Communication Networks, Dynamics and Control, Electrical Engineering 2, Digital Systems Design.

Career pathways

Project work in groups with other engineering specialists develops your teamwork, project management, presentation and communication skills, giving you hands-on experience that mirrors industry. You will showcase your individual project to potential employers at the final year project exhibition.

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Entry requirements

A-levels ABB–BCC. Must include maths at grade C and a physical science. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. Must include further maths for engineering techs. International Baccalaureate 27 points, with three subjects at Higher level. Higher level subjects must include maths and physics at grade 5. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. 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. Foundation course With maths and a physical science. We also offer this degree with an integrated foundation year which provides an extra year of study at foundation level if you don’t have the academic qualifications or experience needed for entry to this course. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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