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BSc Product Design Engineering

Brunel University London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BSc Product Design Engineering course at Brunel University London is a comprehensive program that equips students with the knowledge and skills required to design and develop innovative products. The course covers the entire product design process, from initial conceptualization to final production, and focuses on the application of engineering principles to create practical and user-friendly products. Students learn how to use computer-aided design (CAD) software, 3D printing, and other digital tools to bring their designs to life. The course also covers topics such as sustainability, ergonomics, and usability, ensuring that students are prepared to work in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Additional Information

The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and is recognized as a professional qualification. Graduates of the program can pursue careers in product design, engineering, or related fields. The university has strong industry connections, providing students with opportunities for work experience, internships, and networking.

Discover Your Future in Product Design Engineering at Brunel University London

Brunel University London offers a unique learning environment that combines academic rigor with practical hands-on experience. Students benefit from expert teaching and research-active staff who are passionate about product design engineering. The university's state-of-the-art facilities, including 3D printing labs and CAD software, provide students with the resources they need to excel in their studies.

Why You Should Study This Course

Product Design Engineering BSc degree is for creative thinkers who are also comfortable with mathematics and who enjoy the deeper analysis of functional and technical design challenges, principally focused on industrially-manufactured products. The course spans design and engineering, meaning you can develop products that both look good and work well. There is a lot of project-based learning to test your skills and youll see the outcome of your design from concept to making the actual product. This means youll be able to build a great portfolio of your best-quality projects, academic and industry briefs, and case studies, during your studies. Youll have workshop training and will use industry-standard equipment and software to develop quality hands-on skills to become a maker. Independent access is available to modern facilities that include dedicated design studios, digital sketching, extensive prototyping workshops, and electronics and digital fabrication labs. The practical knowledge you gain is transferable to industry and provides a head start for your future career as a designer and design making in the modern world. Our product design engineering course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and can be studied full-time over three years, or four years with a placement year.

General Eligibility

  • GCE A Level ABB, including at least grade B including grade B Maths or Physics (General Studies not accepted).

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with Distinction in Further Maths or Further Mechanical Principles modules.

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma DD in any subject and an A Level at grade B in Maths or Physics.

  • BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in any subject with A-Levels grade BB including A level Maths or Physics.

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points, including 5 in Higher level Maths or Physics.

  • Obtain a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Engineering with 45 credits at Level 3. All Maths units must be passed with Distinctions at level 3.

  • T levels: Merit overall

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory

  • Design Journal & Workshop Practice

  • Design Process and Research

  • Design Communication

  • Electronics and Mathematics

  • Introduction to CAD and Mechanics

  • Materials and Manufacturing

  • Studio Practice and Portfolio

2 Year 2

Compulsory

  • Business and User Experience

  • Business, Innovation and Sustainability

  • Design Practice and Minor Project

  • Design for Manufacturing and Advanced CAD

  • Electronic systems, Programming and Interfacing

  • Sustainable Design Communication

  • UX Design and Graphics

3 Year 3

Compulsory

  • Embedded Systems for Product Design

  • Product Design Engineering Major Project

  • Product Design Engineering Analysis

Optional

  • Advanced Design for Sustainability

  • Advanced Design Innovation

  • Advanced UX and Interaction Design

  • Integrated Human Factors

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)

Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)

BrunELT: 63% (min 55% in all areas)

TOEFL: 90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years full-time with placement

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