Why study BSc (Hons) Design Engineering at ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥?
- Use the latest solid modelling, rendering and product simulation tools to create and evaluate your own designs
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the engineering principles underlying the product development process
- Access to cutting-edge facilities in our Innovation Centre including 3D scanners and printers, modern manufacturing & technical workshops and prototyping facilities Ìý
- Spend your third year on a work placement, gaining at least 30 weeks experience in a relevant industry
- Display your design project in your final year and exhibit it at our annual Festival of Design & Engineering
- This course is ranked 9th in its subject area according to the 2022 Guardian League Tables and received an impressive 95% of our graduates in employment or further education after 15 months
Course accreditation
For 2025 intake: Accreditation will be sought from the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to meet, in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) in 2025.
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Key information
Next start date:
September 2025, September 2026
Location:
ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥, Talbot Campus
Duration:
4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement or 3 years full-time. You will be enrolled onto the 4-year degree, but can opt out of the placement year. Foundation year: 5 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement or 4 years full-time.
Accreditations:
Institution of Engineering Designers and Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Required subjects:
All subjects considered
Entry requirements:
ForÌýSeptember 2025 entry: 104-120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. For more information check out our full entry requirements.
International entry requirements:
For September 2025 entry:ÌýIf English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each componentÌýor equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.