Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) Beng (Hon)

<strong>A Brighton Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree prepares you for careers in renewable energy, robotics, embedded systems, power electronics, telecommunications and emerging smart technologies.</strong> <br/><br/>At Brighton you’ll join a supportive community that helps you grow, whatever your background. This course offers an extra year to prepare you to study at degree level, building your knowledge and skills – and confidence – to tackle engineering challenges. <br/><br/>There are plenty of opportunities to apply your learning in real-world contexts – through design-build-test projects, group challenges, placements and internships. Our inclusive approach means we’ll help you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. <br/><br/>Brighton graduates go on to work for organisations such as National Grid, Siemens, Thales and Ricardo UK Ltd as well as innovative renewable energy start-ups. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong> <br/>• Foundation year for those changing career, returning to study or without standard qualifications. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Start hands-on learning from day one through design-build-test projects including fighting robots, water rockets and rocket cars, the Engineering Without Borders international design challenge, CAD modelling and laboratory work. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Progress to a degree accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), providing industry recognition and a pathway towards Chartered Engineer status. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study a degree ranked Joint 1st in the UK for graduate prospects – Complete University Guide 2026. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore specialist areas such as digital signal processing, embedded systems, power generation and smart grids. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn in industry-standard facilities including robotics and VR labs, prototyping workshops, flight and car sims, electronics labs and CISCO-accredited networking suites. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement after year two or funded internships such as the Brighton Student Research Experience Scheme. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Contribute to research in sustainable energy, advanced electronics and intelligent systems. <br/><br/><br/><br/>- 100% of our engineering research impact is rated as ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ for reach and significance – Research Excellence Framework 2021. <br/><br/><br/><strong>Why Brighton is a great place to study Electrical and Electronic Engineering</strong> <br/>Brighton & Hove is the UK’s leading city for new economy businesses (Centre for Cities, 2025), including sectors such as green technology, clean energy and advanced engineering. This makes it a dynamic place to connect your studies to industry, with growing demand for skilled electrical and electronic engineers. <br/><br/>A vibrant, creative place to live and study, Brighton & Hove has been named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out.