1. School of Engineering and Design
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY
School of Engineering and Design
Electronic and Computer Engineering

2. School of Engineering and Design
Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Dr. Ian Dear (Acting Head of Subject Area)
• Dr. Ian Dear (Deputy Head – Taught Programmes)
• Dr. Tatiana Kalganova (Work Placement Tutor)
• Dr. David Smith (UG Admissions Tutor)
sed.ug.admissions@brunel.ac.uk

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4. School of Engineering and Design
Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Undergraduate Degree Programmes
Electronics Courses
Computer Systems Engineering Courses
Modules
• MEng Programmes
• Teaching and Learning
NSS Results
• Sandwich Courses

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ECE UG Programmes
Three main UG teaching areas:
• Electronic Engineering
BEng and MEng programmes
• Computer Systems Engineering
BEng and MEng programmes
• Digital Media
BSc programmes

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UG Degree Programmes
• Electronic programmes:
MEng Electrical Engineering with Renewable Energy
Systems
BEng/MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
BEng/MEng Electronic and Communications
Engineering
BEng/MEng Electronic and Computer Engineering

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UG Degree Programmes
• Computer and Multimedia Communications
programmes:
BEng/MEng Computer Systems Engineering
BEng Computer Systems Engineering (Networks)
BEng Computer Systems Engineering (Software)

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Vertical Themes in ECE
 Electrical Engineering
 Electronics
 Control Systems
 Telecommunications
 Signal Processing
 Mobile and Wireless
Systems
 Data Networks
 Digital Systems (VLSI)
 Computer Architecture
 Computing/Software
Engineering
 Media Technology and
Enterprise
 Multimedia Communication
 Management
 Skills

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Overlaps
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
E&EE E&CompE CSE
MEng Level
E&CommE

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Electronics BEng Courses
Broad based courses which aim to produce well rounded electronic
engineers with high levels of analytical and engineering design skills
Common first year grounding in all electronic engineering disciplines,
with increasing content of either electrical, communications or
computer engineering in years 2 and 3
• BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering
• BEng Electronic and Computer Engineering

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The aim of the course is to provide professional engineers who have the
required skills to design the next generation of computer systems
Computer Systems BEng Courses
• BEng Computer Systems Engineering
The four main course themes are:
Programming and Software Engineering
Computer Architecture and Systems
Data Communications
Digital and Electronic Systems Design
By selecting suitable final year modules and a
relevant project, students may elect to
graduate with one of the specialist degrees:
Computer Systems Engineering (Networks)
Computer Systems Engineering (Software)

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Common
Digital Systems and Microprocessors
Problem Solving and Programming
Engineering Laboratory and Skills
Electronic Engineering
Electronic Engineering Mathematics
Devices and Circuits
Engineering Science, Systems and Society
Computer Systems Engineering
Computer Engineering Mathematics
Scripting and Web Applications
Internet and Web Technologies
Level 1 BEng Courses

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Common
Digital Systems Design and Reliability Engineering
Engineering Group Design Project
Management
E&EE
– Electronic Systems
– Signals and Systems
– Communications
– Electrical Engineering
and Sustainability
E&CommE
– Electronic Systems
– Signals and Systems
– Communications
– Computer Architecture
and Interfacing
E&CompE
– Electronic systems
– Signals and Systems
– Computer Architecture
and Interfacing
– Object-Oriented Systems
and Programming
CSE
– Data Networks,
Services and Security
– Multimedia Content
Analysis and Delivery
– Computer Architecture
and Interfacing
– Object-Oriented
Systems and
Programming
Level 2 BEng Courses

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All courses involve a relevant Individual Design Project
Modules – select 4 from: E&EE E&CommE E&CompE CSE
Advanced Electronics core core core
Design of Intelligent Systems    
Power Electronics and Systems 
Control Systems   
Digital Communication Systems  core
Multimedia Digital Signal Processing   
Advanced Digital Systems   core 
Renewable Energy Systems 
Software Engineering and Technology  
Distributed Systems and Computing  core
E-Business Systems 
Network Design and Advanced Data Security 
e-Systems Development 
Level 3 BEng Courses

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MEng and BEng (Hons)
The MEng has:
A more wide-ranging group project with an industrial
and/or commercial involvement
An increased depth and range of specialist
understanding and knowledge
A broader understanding of leadership, social and
business awareness
A wider awareness of risk, environmental, health and
safety, and regulatory issues

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MEng Programmes
• Aim to produce graduates equipped to play leading
roles in related industries
• First 2 years follow the BEng programmes
• Third year similar to BEng but with 1 or 2 specialised
modules (programme specific)
• All MEng programmes have a related BEng
programme
Students may change during 1st year or at the end of year 2 if they meet
the entry criteria

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MEng Programmes
• Final year
Specialised technical modules
(from MSc programmes)
Interdisciplinary group project
(work with MEng Mechanical Engineering students)
Innovation, Business, and Enterprise
Research Methods and Ethics

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MEng Electrical Engineering with
Renewable Energy Systems
Level 3
Core
– Major Individual Project and Project Management
– Advanced Devices and Electronic Systems Design
– Control Systems
– Power Electronics and Systems
– Renewable Energy in Power Systems
MEng Level
Core
– Major Group Project
– Innovation, Business and Enterprise for Engineers
Options (choose 4)
– Energy Economics and Power
– Power Electronics and FACTS
– Power System Stability and Control
– Sustainable Power Generation
– Power System Analysis and Security
– Power System Operation and Management

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Teaching and Learning
• Our goal is to develop problem solving and
independent learning skills

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Teaching and Learning
• Helping Students to take responsibility over their
own learning:
Student-Centred
Range of Teaching and Learning Methods
Peer group learning
Range of Assessment Methods
Blackboard Learn (web based learning support)
Range of Support Systems (pastoral and academic)

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Teaching and Learning
• Pastoral and academic support:
Administrative and School Office Staff (Pastoral)
Personal Tutor
Module Academic Tutorial leader
Module leaders/lecturers
Level Co-ordinator
Course/Programme Director
Senior Tutor

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Teaching and Learning
• Pastoral and academic support:
Work Placement Tutor
Work Placement Visiting Tutor
Deputy Head of Subject Area (Taught Programmes)
Head of Subject Area
UG Electronics Society
University and Student Union Support network

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Induction Week Egg Race

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Level 1 Multidisciplinary Project

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National Student Survey 2012
• Overall satisfaction score of 4.5 (out of 5)
• Improvements in all categories:
4.3 Teaching
4.2 Assessment and Feedback
4.4 Academic Support
4.2 Organisation and Management
4.6 Learning Resources
4.3 Personal Development

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Modes of Study
• BEng/MEng Full-Time (3/4 Years)
• Thick Sandwich (+1 year in industry after year 2)
• Sandwich Courses provide many benefits:
Professional development
Personal development
Enhanced employment prospects
Improved academic performance
Financial support (paid placements)

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Sandwich Courses
• Brunel has a long history and reputation for
promoting sandwich courses
• Professional team to help you find a placement
company:
We cannot guarantee a placement
Nearly all students that make an effort do get a
placement

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Sandwich Courses
• The University monitors training periods:
It is an assessed part of the course
Tutor visits
• Placement learning counts towards the degree
classification

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Minimum £ Maximum £ Average £
Gross per
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Gross Annual
Equivalent
Gross per
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Gross Annual
Equivalent
Gross per
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Gross Annual
Equivalent
222 11,586 444 23,100 306 15,940
Placement Salary Survey 2012
• How a Work Placement Can Pay for Your Degree:

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Placement Companies
 Intel
 ARM
 Renesas Technology Europe
 Hasbro UK Ltd
 Research in Motion
 Novatel Wireless
 Ultra Electronics
 Mitsubishi
 Qualcomm
 Xerox
 Motorola
 Vauxhall Motors
 Symantec
 Agilent Technologies
 Corus Group
 Cisco/Nortel
 Siemens
 O2
 Visteon
 GlaxoSmithKline
 BAE Systems
 Fujitsu Microelectronics
 National Grid
 Microsoft
 3M UK Plc
 Coca-Cola Enterprises
 BMW
 Dolby Laboratories
 IBM
 BP
 Goldman Sachs
 Accenture

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Placement Experiences
Osman Assenay placement at Intel Patrick Diai placement at General Motors

32. School of Engineering and Design
Why Engineering at Brunel?
 Professional Accreditation
 Excellent international reputation
 Full portfolio of traditional and modern engineering programmes
 Flexible programmes and modes of study
 Excellent placement opportunities
 We develop student’s learning abilities
 Interdisciplinary problem solving
 Subject area has excellent and improving NSS scores
 Active research focused staff
 All engineering areas have intensive research activities
 Strong PG taught and research programmes

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