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Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Brighton - UCAS

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Course summary

Electrical engineers specialise in planning and creating complex electrical systems from renewable energy sources to consumer devices. Using mathematical and scientific principles they analyse and optimise systems, making sure that they are safe and efficient. During our Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng(Hons) degree you’ll work with engineering specialists and innovative researchers on challenging and rewarding projects such as fighting robots, rocket cars and the International Engineering Without Borders challenge. Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng offers an extra year of study at masters level. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • Exciting project work that mirrors industry.
  • Learn with internationally recognised researchers who are part of our Advanced Engineering Centre, and our Centre for Precision Health and Translational Medicine.
  • Student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) lab – working to solve energy challenges.
  • Specialist facilities include flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, robotics and VR labs.
  • Accredited by IET.
  • Professional engineers visit to share their experiences in guest lectures.
  • Gain a year of work experience on a placement


How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £13842* Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
International £13842* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please note that the £13,842 international fee is for classroom based courses and provisional for 2023. For lab based courses a higher fee of £14,892 applies. EU students will be charged international fees unless they have settled status awarded by the UK Government's Settlement Scheme. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee. The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. If your course includes a sandwich year option you will pay a reduced fee during this year; £1,370 for home students and £2,120 for international students. All fees should be checked against the information listed on the course page on our website: www.brighton.ac.uk/courses as specific details will be included there. You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees, can be found on our website.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Brighton - UCAS