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The BSc (Hons) Design Engineering course at Bournemouth University provides students with a comprehensive education in the principles and practices of design engineering. The course covers a wide range of topics, including mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, as well as project management and entrepreneurship. Students will learn how to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world problems through practical projects and collaborations with industry partners. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to pursue careers in fields such as product design, mechanical engineering, and technology consulting.
The course is designed to be flexible and adaptable to changing industry needs, with a strong focus on emerging technologies such as 3D printing, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Students will also have access to cutting-edge facilities and resources, including the university's Design and Engineering Hub, which provides state-of-the-art prototyping and manufacturing equipment.
Bournemouth University is an excellent choice for students interested in design engineering due to its strong industry connections and innovative teaching methods. The university has a long history of producing successful graduates who have gone on to excel in their chosen fields, and its location in Bournemouth provides access to a vibrant cultural and economic environment. Students will benefit from the university's commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, as well as its focus on developing the whole student – including their personal and professional growth.
Use the latest solid modeling, rendering, and product simulation tools to create and evaluate your 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
Spend your third year on a work placement, gaining at least 30 weeks of 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.
This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.
20 hours per week
Mechanical and Electronic System Design
Business Development
Design Engineering Project 3
Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology
Introduction to Computers
Mathematics for Engineering and Technology
Introduction to Engineering Science
Introduction to Computer-Aided Design Tools
Foundation Year Engineering and Technology Project
Design Communication
Engineering Principles A
Design Engineering Projects 1
Materials with Practice
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Team Project
Manufacturing and Engineering Materials
Engineering Design Tools
Engineering Simulation
Design Engineering Projects 2
Management and Commercialisation
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.
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