Degree programmes in Electronic and Computer Engineering

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1 UNDERGRADUATE Degree programmes in Electronic and Computer Engineering Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng/MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng/MEng Electrical Engineering with Renewable Energy Systems MEng Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng/MEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng/MEng Computer Systems Engineering (Networks) BEng Computer Systems Engineering (Software) BEng

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3 Welcome UCAS Codes Our Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE) courses provide a strong theoretical grounding and develop the key analytical and engineering design skills that will allow you to inform the future of electronic, microelectronic and computer systems. Our courses are also practical, making excellent use of our laboratory facilities in analogue and digital electronics, computer systems, computer networks, signal processing, communication, sensors, power and control. When you graduate you will be part of a high-tech elite, highly soughtafter professionals with specialist understanding and skills in the field of electronic and computer engineering. Your career prospects are very exciting. We really hope to see you here soon. Professor Asoke Nandi Head of Department Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng H604 H6N6 3 years (FT) 4 years (FT) thicksandwich Electronic and Computer Engineering MEng HGP4 HG6L 4 years (FT 5 years (FT) thicksandwich Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng H600 H602 3 years (FT) 4 years (FT) thicksandwich Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng H601 H603 4 years (FT) 5 years (FT) thicksandwich Electrical Engineering with Renewable Energy Systems MEng H6H2 H6HF 4 years (FT) 5 years (FT) thicksandwich Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng H693 years (FT) H690 4 years (FT) thicksandwich Brunel University London code B84 BRUNL Apply online at Electronic and Communications Engineering MEng H692 H691 4 years (FT) 5 years (FT) thicksandwich Computer Systems Engineering BEng GH56 GH5P 3 years (FT) 4 years (FT) thicksandwich Computer Systems Engineering MEng G600 GH5Q 4 years (FT) 5 years (FT) thicksandwich Computer Systems Engineering (Networks) BEng G421 G4N6 3 years (FT) 4 years (FT) thicksandwich Computer Systems Engineering (Software) BEng G603 3 Years (FT) GKN6 4 Years (FT) thicksandwich The qualifications you need You will need one of the following: For the BEng GCE A-level ABB - BBB, including Mathematics and a Science or Engineering subject (for Computer Systems courses Mathematics is preferable, but not essential). BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*DD including Distinction in Further Mathematics for Technicians 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 Mathematics. BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in a related subject with A-Levels grade AB to include Mathematics. Information correct at time of print: for updates please check our website IB Diploma 31 points, including 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and 5 in a Science or an Engineering subject. Foundations of engineering courses: For Brunel Foundations of Engineering progression requirements please go to undergraduate/engineering-with-anintegrated-foundation-year For the MEng GCE A-level AAA including Mathematics and a Science or Engineering subject (for the Computer Systems course Mathematics is preferable, but not essential). 3

4 Profile Devansh Arora, (Computer Systems Engineering BEng) Computer Systems Engineering at Brunel University is designed to equip you with a vast variety of knowledge that is highly desired within the industry. The comprehensive structure of this course enables the fundamental values of computing and engineering to be instilled through modules such as Digital Systems, Systems & Programming, and Computer Engineering Mathematics. The course then builds on top of these fundamentals with Networks, Security, Architecture & Interfacing, and Web Scripting. The facilities within the labs and lectures are of exceptional quality, enabling students to work efficiently and learn on the most modern, industry standard tools available. The Placement and Careers Centre (PCC) provides a range of services such as CV writing and interview practice along with continual support in order to improve the chances of securing a placement and/or graduate job. The PCC assisted me in securing my placement at Ernst & Young LLP as a Forensic Analyst within their Forensic Technology and Discovery Services (FTDS) sector. The experience I m gaining is absolutely invaluable. I have been placed on a project that has required me to work in Dubai and Bahrain for a month (all expenses paid) instead of my usual office at London Bridge. On the social side, Brunel has plenty to offer. There are two bars and a nightclub situated on campus, and a selection of pubs in the local town high street ten minutes walk away from Brunel. With one of the best Student Unions in the country, both the nightlife and events arranged throughout the year are exceptional and a fantastic way to socialise with other students. Sporting facilities at Brunel are of Olympic standard, with Usain Bolt being a regular attendee Why choose Electronic and Computer Engineering? Electronic equipment and products have become a vital part of our daily lives, from 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, and there is a rapidly growing demand for well-qualified scientists and engineers across the full breadth of electronic and computer engineering. Why choose Electronic and Computer Engineering at Brunel at Brunel? ECE at Brunel is one of the largest disciplines in the university with over 40 full-time academic staff and extensive teaching and research portfolios. Despite its size, our department maintains a friendly community atmosphere between students and staff. Our recent National Student Survey (NSS) results consistently reflect the positive learning experience of our students and the high level of satisfaction with our academic provision. Developed in response to the needs of industry, our degree courses will give you advanced level knowledge and skills in the design of complex electronic, microelectronic and computer systems. Our teaching is research-led and we have strong links with the world of industry which benefit our students when it comes to placements and helpful contacts. The department has five research centres focusing on telecommunications, sensors and instrumentation, sustainable energy and systems, our research findings and expertise feeding directly back into the modules we teach. Brunel s geographical proximity to the highest concentration of the UK s information engineering and telecommunications industry in London and along the M4 corridor means our network of potential work placement contacts is second to none. 4

5 Professionally accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology 5

6 6 Over 75% of our research was judged to be world leading or internationally excellent, placing our research in the top 20% in terms of research power (REF2014)

7 What we teach Here s a taste of what you can look forward to: Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng Digital Systems and Microprocessors Devices and Circuits Electronic Engineering Workshop Problem Solving and Programming Further Engineering Mathematics Engineering Science, Systems and Society Computer Architecture and Interfacing Electronic Systems Object Oriented Systems and Programming Signals and Systems Engineering Group Design Project Individual Project Advanced Electronics Software Engineering and Technology Design of Intelligent Systems Control Systems Multimedia Digital Signal Processing Distributed Systems and Computing Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng Digital Systems and Microprocessors Devices and Circuits Engineering Science, Systems and Society Further Engineering Mathematics Electronic Engineering Workshop Problem Solving and Programming Electronic Systems Signals and Systems Electrical Engineering and Sustainability Engineering Group Design Project Individual Project Advanced Electronics Design of Intelligent Systems Digital Communication Systems Control Systems Power Electronics and Systems Multimedia Digital Signal Processing Renewable Energy in Power Systems Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng Digital Systems and Microprocessors Devices and Circuits Engineering Science, Systems and Society Further Engineering Mathematics Electronic Engineering Workshop Problem Solving and Programming Computer Architecture and Interfacing Electronic Systems Engineering Group Design Project Signals and Systems Individual Project Advanced Electronics Digital Communication Systems Design of Intelligent Systems Control Systems Multimedia Digital Signal Processing 7

8 Computer Systems Engineering BEng Web Development Project Web Design and Development Interaction Design and Usability Programming for Digial Media 2 Digital Systems and Microprocessors Problem Solving and Programming Discrete Mathematics Computer Systems Workshop Internet and Network Technologies Data Networks, Services and Security Computer Architecture and Interfacing Multimedia Content Analysis and Delivery Object Oriented Systems and Programming Engineering Group Design Project High Performance Computing Individual Project Software Engineering and Technology Design of Intelligent Systems Network Design and Advanced Data Security E-Business Systems Computer Systems Engineering (Networks) BEng Web Development Project Web Design and Development Interaction Design and Usability Programming for Digital Media 2 Digital Systems and Microprocessors Computer Systems Workshop Problem Solving and Programming Discrete Mathematics Internet and Network Technologies Data Networks, Services and Security Computer Architecture and Interfacing Multimedia Content Analysis and Delivery Object Oriented Systems and Programming Engineering Group Design Project Individual Project High Performance Computing Network Design and Advanced Data Security Software Engineering and Technology Design of Intelligent Systems E-Business Systems Computer Systems Engineering (Software) BEng Web Development Project Web Design and Development Interaction Design and Usability Programming for Digital Media 2 Digital Systems and Microprocessors Computer Systems Workshop Problem Solving and Programming Discrete Mathematics Internet and Network Technologies Data Networks, Services and Security Computer Architecture and Interfacing Multimedia Content Analysis and Delivery Object Oriented Systems and Programming Engineering Group Design Project Individual Project High Performance Computing Software Engineering and Technology Design of Intelligent Systems Network Design and Advanced Data Security E-Business Systems 8

9 Electronic and Computer Engineering MEng Level five (year four) Digital Systems and Microprocessors Computer Architecture and Interfacing Individual Project and Project Management Innovation, Business and Enterprise Devices and Circuits Electronic Engineering Workshop Further Engineering Mathematics Engineering Science, Systems & Society Problem Solving and Programming Electronic Systems Object Oriented Systems and Programming Signals and Systems Engineering Group Design Project Advanced Devices and Electronic Systems Design Multimedia Digital Signal Processing Software Engineering and Technology Control Systems Embedded Systems Engineering Major Group Project Computer Networks Analogue Integrated Circuit Design. Advanced Digital Communications Distributed Systems and Computing Network Design and Management Advanced Multimedia Processing Embedded Intelligent Systems Network Security Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng Level five (year four) Devices and Circuits Digital Systems and Microprocessors Engineering Science, Systems & Society Further Engineering Mathematics Electronic Engineering Workshop Problem Solving and Programming Electronic Systems Engineering Group Design Project Electrical Engineering and Sustainability Signals and Systems Individual Project and Project Management Advanced Devices and Electronic Systems Design Control Systems Power Electronics and Systems Digital Communication Systems Multimedia Digital Signal Processing Innovation, Business and Enterprise Analogue Integrated Circuit Design Major Group Project Embedded Systems Engineering Advanced Digital Communications Power Electronics and FACTS Renewable Energy in Power Systems Power System Stability and Control Embedded Intelligent Systems Radio and Optical Communication Systems Network Security 9

10 Electrical Engineering with Renewable Energy Systems MEng Level five (year four) Digital Systems and Microprocessors Devices and Circuits Electronic Engineering Workshop Problem Solving and Programming Further Engineering Mathematics Engineering Science, Systems and Society Electrical Engineering and Sustainability Electronic Systems Signals and Systems Engineering Group Design Project Individual Project and Project Management Advanced Devices and Electronic Systems Design Control Systems Power Electronics Systems Renewable Energy in Power Systems Innovation, Business and Enterprise Major Group Project Energy Economics and Power Power Electronics and FACTS Power Systems Stability and Control Sustainable Power Generation Power System Analysis and Security Power System Operation and Management Electronic and Communications Engineering MEng Level five (year four) Digital Systems and Microprocessors Devices and Circuits Electronic Engineering Workshop Problem Solving and Programming Further Engineering Mathematics Engineering Science, Systems and Society Computer Architecture and Interfacing Electronic Systems Signals and Systems Engineering Group Design Project Individual Project and Project Management Digital Communication Systems Multimedia Digital Signal Processing Advanced Devices and Electronic Systems Design Innovation, Business and Enterprise Major Group Project Embedded Systems Engineering Advanced Multimedia processing Embedded Indigent Systems Computer Network Wireless Network Technology Advanced Digital Communications Radio and Optical Communication Systems Network Security 10

11 Computer Systems Engineering MEng Level five (year four) Web Development Project Web Design and Development Interaction Design and Usability Programming for Digital Media 2 Digital Systems and Microprocessors Computer Systems Workshop Problem Solving and Programming Discrete Mathematics Internet and Network Technologies Data Networks, Services and Security Computer Architecture and Interfacing Digital Systems and Reliability Multimedia Content Analysis and Delivery Object Oriented Systems and Programming Engineering Group Design Project Individual Project Design of Intelligent Systems Network Design and Advanced Data Security. Distributed Systems and Computing Innovation, Business and Enterprise Embedded Systems Engineering Major Group Project Wireless Network Technologies Network Design and Management Embedded Intelligent Systems Radio and Optical Communications Network Security Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure and the University will take all reasonable action to deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in it. 11

12 Profile Gemma Townsend, (Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng) Brunel offered a foundation course in Engineering and I thought that this would be a good route to take as it would enable me to develop the basic skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete an engineering degree. I chose Brunel over other universities because of its excellent reputation in this field, and I liked the fact that it was a campus university which gives a more homely atmosphere, and also being on the outskirts of London it was an easy commute to get home. I lived in halls during my first and final years of university and found this very useful as it enabled me to get fully involved in University life from joining societies to being a part of sports team. It also provided easy access to facilities which came in handy for meeting deadlines and revising for exams. As I had completed a foundation course in engineering the transition onto the BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering degree was very smooth, as I had a feel for the University and had made some friends and built meaningful relationships. Having dyslexia the support provided by the Disability and Dyslexia Service was invaluable and my Study Skills advisor has helped me to grow and develop, and I wish I could take her with me when I leave Brunel. During the second year I decided to apply for a variety of internship roles. I found that the application process for various companies differed, ranging from submitting a CV with a covering letter to completing lengthy competency-based application forms. I found the Placement and Careers Centre at Brunel very useful and the staff both friendly and approachable. How we teach You will be taught in a mixture of lectures, laboratory sessions, workshops and small group tutorials. You will also have one-to-one supervision for all your project work at each level. We operate an open door policy so you can drop in and chat or lecturers with your questions. If you go on a placement you will be allocated a placement tutor who will help you set objectives, monitor your progress, and provide further support if you need it. You will also have a personal tutor who is available to discuss. Career opportunities Our ECE undergraduate degree programmes aim to develop you into a highly qualified engineer. Combining individual versatility with highly developed teamwork skills, you will be equipped with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of your subject, its underlying principles and the ability to apply them to complex problems. Our courses also give you the design, analytical and transferable creative and leadership skills to exploit and play a leading role in the dynamic and rapidly expanding technological industries. At Brunel we have a strong tradition of placements forming an integral part of our undergraduate courses. ECE students have been placed at a number of high profile companies including Intel, General Motors, BMW, Motorola, ARM, RIM, 3M, Siemens, National Grid, IBM and Microsoft, among others. A work placement allows you to bring your studies to life, giving you excellent professional experience and contacts. Recent graduates have gone on to work for prestigious companies including the BBC, Intel, Philips, Siemens, 3M and a variety of engineering companies. Related degrees Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng/MEng This is a traditional and broad-based course which aims to turn you into a well-rounded engineer with a high level of analytical and engineering design skills. You will develop a sound knowledge of all aspects of electronic and electrical engineering and related areas. 12

13 Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng/MEng On this course you will develop a strong theoretical grounding in the factors that will form the future of electronic, microelectronic and computer systems. You will also do plenty of practical work, making use of our laboratory facilities in electronics, sensors, computer systems, computer networks and signal processing. Electronic and Communications Engineering BEng/MEng 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 communication systems. We aim for you to graduate as a highly sought-after professional with specialist understanding and skills in communication, and a solid knowledge of electronic engineering as a whole. Electrical Engineering with Renewable Energy Systems BEng/MEng The aim of this programme is to help you become an electrical engineer of the future, able to tackle issues associated with the operation, planning and management of sustainable electrical systems. You will be able to apply knowledge and skills effectively as you find solutions for problems associated with the design, integration and development of technology for modern electric power and power electronic systems. Computer Systems Engineering BEng/MEng This programme is aimed at producing professional engineers with the knowledge and understanding, intellectual and technical skills to work and research in computer systems engineering. You will be able to design, integrate, and develop technological solutions for the next generation of computer engineering systems. You will develop the problem-solving, professional development and transferable skills required to work in computer systems engineering and related industries. You can also opt to specialise by taking Computer Systems Engineering (Software) BEng or Computer Systems Engineering (Networks) BEng. 13

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15 Useful information Accommodation As a first year undergraduate you re guaranteed a room on campus. We accommodate over 4500 students in five different complexes which creates a fantastic live/study atmosphere. Flats come in different sizes accommodating from 4 to 16, and 30 of our 33 halls have en-suite facilities. The Isambard complex incorporates studio flats for co-habiting couples. Adapted and disabled rooms are available in the Isambard Complex, Mill Hall and Fleming Hall. All rooms are fully furnished with bed and bedding, a desk, chest of drawers, wardrobe and free wifi. Accommodation costs vary between to a week (based on costs). Find out more at or take a look at our Flickr account Fees and funding For information about fees and scholarships, go to Disability and dyslexia support We want you to make the most of life at Brunel and fulfil your potential. Please get in touch Come and visit The best way to get a real feel for Brunel s buzzing atmosphere is to come visit us, explore campus and meet our staff and students. Open days We run regular Open Days where you can chat with students and lecturers and explore the campus. Check our website for dates Campus tours We run Campus Tours where our student ambassadors will show you around campus and answer your questions about student life at Brunel. Check our website for dates. Individual visits If you can t make an Open Day, feel free to contact us on openday.booking@brunel.ac.uk and we ll happily arrange for you to come in and chat with a member of staff. Getting here Details on how to find us are online at 15

16 Get in touch. We d love to hear from you: Admissions, Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, UK admissions@brunel.ac.uk +44 (0) Explore and connect, any time with us: /BrunelUniversity /edu/bruneluniversitylondon Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure and the University will take all reasonable action to deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in it. A contract is made at the point when an applicant accepts an offer from Brunel, meeting any conditions, and the acceptance is communicated to Brunel or the clearing system acting for Brunel, and this contract is confirmed. All students are required, as a condition of registration, to abide by and submit to the University s statutes, ordinances, regulations and rules, which are published on the University s website (a hard copy is available from the Registry at the Uxbridge address). Note: the information contained within this course brochure is correct at the time of going to print (June 2015) E_BRU_125_ELECT_ENG_091015