Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Energy Systems) with Placement
Brunel University London
UCAS Code: H656 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
including B in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.
Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Engineering or Engineering Science and Maths with 45 credits at level 3. All Maths and Science units must be passed with Distinctions at level 3.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
to include M2 in Maths and grade M2 in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature) and Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including grade 5 in Higher Level Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and Higher Level 5 in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Computer Science or Design and Technology.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including H2 in Mathematics and H2 in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
in Engineering to include Distinctions in the following modules: Mathematics for Engineering, Applied Maths, Science for Engineering, Principles of Mechanical Engineering, Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Science and A Level Maths at grade B.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
in Engineering to include Distinctions in the following modules: Mathematics for Engineering, Applied Maths, Science for Engineering, Principles of Mechanical Engineering, Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Materials Science
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with A Levels grades BB to include Grade B in Maths and Grade B in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with Distinction in Further Mechanical or Further Electrical Principles and A level Maths at grade B.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with Distinctions in Further Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mechanical or Further Electronic/Electrical Principles modules
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with Distinction in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and A Level Maths at grade B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with A Levels grades BB to include Grade B in Maths and Grade B in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with Distinctions in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with A Levels grades BB to include grade B in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics, Design and Technology
Scottish Advanced Higher
including B in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology.
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About this course
Our Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Energy Systems) BEng degree is a modern course that has been developed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to work and research in electronic and electrical engineering with specialisation in sustainable electrical energy systems.
You’ll gain a good understanding of the different engineering areas, giving you the opportunity to learn more about the fundamental engineering subjects such as design, structures, materials, fluid mechanics, electronics and maths and gain skills in technical drawing.
By specialising in energy systems you’ll learn to design energy systems and apply them to electrical energy programmes.
Access is available to modern technical facilities including computer, electronics, and power and control laboratories where you’ll work on your experiments. The latest industry standard engineering software packages are available for you to use in dedicated computer clusters.
Brunel's BEng electronic and electrical engineering (energy systems) course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This professional engineering institution ensures that your engineering degree meets the academic requirement to qualify as a professional engineer. This accredited BEng degree in electronic and electrical engineering can be studied full-time over three years, or four years with a placement year. The BEng degree meets the educational requirement to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
We encourage the placement year option. This time in industry helps you to further prepare for the world of work and you’ll have a year’s worth of invaluable professional experience when you graduate. If you decide to go on an engineering placement year, you will have the opportunity to work in an engineering or technology company.
Modules
Typical Modules
Engineering Systems & Energy
Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems
Robotics & Control Systems
Embedded Systems
For a full list of modules please visit our website https://www.brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Electronic-and-Electrical-Engineering-Energy-Systems-BEng
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Brunel University London
Electronic and Computer Engineering
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This is one of the more popular areas to study engineering and there is not quite such a serious shortage of electrical engineers as there is of other engineering subjects - but there's still plenty of demand. The most common jobs are in telecommunications, electrical and electronic engineering, but there is some crossover with the computing industry, so many graduates start work in IT and computing jobs. At the moment, there's a particular demand for electrical engineers in the electronics, and the car and aerospace industries, and also in defence, and salaries can vary across the country depending on the industry you start in. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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