BEng Product Design Engineering with Foundation Year

The BEng Product Design Engineering with Foundation Year program at Canterbury Christ Church University is a four-year undergraduate degree that provides students with a comprehensive education in product design engineering. The foundation year is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in maths, physics, and engineering principles before progressing to the three-year degree. Students will learn how to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, developing skills in creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in product design engineering, manufacturing, or related fields.

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Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including 3D printing and laser cutting equipment, as well as software such as SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor. The course is taught by experienced professionals with industry experience, providing students with practical insights and real-world examples. The program also includes a sandwich placement year, offering students the opportunity to gain practical work experience and build their professional network.

Unlock Your Potential at Canterbury Christ Church University - A Leading Institution for Product Design Engineering Degrees

Canterbury Christ Church University is a top choice for students pursuing a degree in product design engineering due to its strong reputation for producing graduates who are highly sought after by employers. The university's location in Canterbury provides easy access to London and the south coast, offering students a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. The university also has a diverse student body, providing an international learning environment that prepares students for a global career.

You will learn to solve complex problems, research, develop and prototype your ideas to produce engineered working solutions that have manufacturing and commercial potential. You will be shown how to use key design methods enabling you to create functional and aesthetically pleasing solutions. In short, you will understand the role of both engineer and designer.

Our course has been designed in collaboration with industry and you’ll have excellent opportunities to develop professional engineering practice and work with a range of employers. You are also able to take control of your study focus, so if you have an innovative mind and flair for problem-solving, this course is for you

Product Design Engineers may work in several different sectors where they are required to use their creativity to develop new products and improve existing ones. They research ideas and processes that lead to new product development or transfer existing technology to new uses. They apply innovation and they generally work in multi-disciplinary teams alongside design teams, materials engineers, manufacturing engineers, and mechanical engineers to make the solution a reality. They see a product transform from an idea at the conception stage right through to mass production. They work closely with the end users and customers to realize the market needs.

A Levels EEE if you’ve studied Maths, Science, Physics, Engineering. BBC if not.

BTEC PPP if you’ve studied Maths, Science, Physics, Engineering. DMM if not.

Access Pass 45 Credits in a related subject. 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits in a non-related subject.

International Baccalaureate 24 – 28 points depending on subjects studied

Combinations A combination of qualifications totalling 32 UCAS points minimum

You also need 5 GCSEs C/4 or above including English, Maths & Science.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.