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BSc (Hons) Design Engineering

Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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.

Additional Information

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.

Discover Your Potential at Bournemouth University – A Leader in Design Engineering Education

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.

Why You Should Study This Course

  • 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.

General Eligibility

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.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

What You'll Study

1 Final year
  • Mechanical and Electronic System Design

  • Business Development

  • Design Engineering Project 3

2 Foundation Year (optional)
  • 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

3 Year 1
  • Design Communication

  • Engineering Principles A

  • Design Engineering Projects 1

  • Materials with Practice

  • Electrical and Electronic Principles

  • Team Project

4 Year 2
  • Manufacturing and Engineering Materials

  • Engineering Design Tools

  • Engineering Simulation

  • Design Engineering Projects 2

  • Management and Commercialisation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Additional Information

Optional placement year You’ll complete a minimum 30-week work placement which can be carried out anywhere in the world. The placement year offers a chance to gain experience and make contacts for the future. Although you will be enrolled in the four-year degree (including the placement), you can opt-out of the placement element to complete your degree in three years.

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