Electronic and Communication Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year)

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 4 Years Electrical and electronic engineering

A-Level Entry

DDD - CCC

UCAS Points

72 - 96 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

Our Electronic and Communication Engineering BEng(Hons) with integrated foundation year course offers an extra year of study before you start your degree at Brighton.

The foundation year is a great way to build the vital expertise you need to study engineering, including maths which is really important to this subject. You’ll build confidence in yourself and your capabilities and be ready to tackle the exciting challenges of studying engineering at degree level.

When you successfully complete the foundation year, you'll be able to progress straight to the Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng(Hons).

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • Foundation year that opens up opportunities in engineering if you don’t hold the required qualifications, are changing career or returning to study.

  • Exciting project work that mirrors industry.

  • Accredited by IET.

  • Learn with researchers who are part of the Advanced Engineering Centre, and the Centre for Precision Health and Translational Medicine.

  • Student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab – working to solve energy challenges.

  • Specialist facilities include CISCO-certified communication and cybersecurity lab, flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, and robotics and VR labs.

  • Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures.

  • Gain a year of work experience on placement.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades DDD - CCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 72 - 96 points
    BTEC MMP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BEng (Hon)

    Location: Brighton

    Avg. Salary: £28,000

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BEng (Hon)

    Location: Brighton

    Avg. Salary: £28,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2129 Engineering professionals
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    3113 Engineering technicians
    2123 Electrical engineers
    2124 Electronics engineers
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Electrical and electronic engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000