BEng (Hons) Sustainable Design Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year

Program Overview

This four-year BEng (Hons) Sustainable Design Engineering program, with an integrated foundation year, equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving field of engineering. The program focuses on sustainability, smart factories, manufacturing systems design, and digital technologies. It is delivered by experienced and supportive academic staff and prepares graduates for careers in various engineering fields or further postgraduate study.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

New and exciting course taught by experienced and supportive academic staff

This four-year BEng (Hons) Sustainable Design Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year program introduces students to a range of engineering systems and concepts. It has been carefully constructed to prepare graduates to work effectively in the modern world of engineering and gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating discipline.

Future proof programme content to prepare you for tomorrow's engineering world

The program's content is designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving field of engineering. This includes a focus on sustainability, smart factories, manufacturing systems design, and digital technologies.

Award-winning the Faculty of Technology was awarded an Athena Swan Bronze Award in 2022, in recognition of its commitment to supporting and transforming gender equality

The program is delivered by the award-winning Faculty of Technology, which was recognized in 2022 for its commitment to supporting and transforming gender equality.

New and exciting course taught by experienced and supportive academic staff

The program is taught by experienced and supportive academic staff who are passionate about engineering and dedicated to helping students succeed.

Outline:

Years 1-3 (national levels 4-6):

• Focus on core engineering principles, design, and analysis, including:
• Digital Technologies for Engineering
• Engineering Mathematics
• Manufacturing and Materials
• Mechanical Principles
• Electronic and Electrical Principles
• Digital Design Principles
• Micros and PLCs
• Engineering and Operations Management
• Sustainable Engineering
• Business and Engineering: Transformation and Innovation
• Smart Factories
• Engineering Group Interdisciplinary Project
• Professional Engineering Management Techniques
• Project
• Manufacturing Systems Design
• Digital Manufacturing and Production Systems
• Advanced Maintenance Practice

Year 4 (national level 7):

• Students will complete an individual research project, allowing them to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world engineering problem.

Assessment:

Assessments are varied and may include:

• Online assessments
• Coursework
• Group work
• Laboratory demonstrations
• Individual project reports
There are no formal examinations in this program.

Teaching:

Teaching methods include:

• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Group work
• Interdisciplinary group work with mechanical and electrical students
The program is delivered by experienced and supportive academic staff who are passionate about engineering and dedicated to helping students succeed.

Careers:

Potential career paths for graduates include:

• Aerospace engineer
• Nuclear engineer
• Defence engineer
• Automotive engineer
• Oil and gas engineer
• Subsea engineer
• Marine engineer
• Energy engineer
The program also prepares graduates for further study at the postgraduate level.

Other:

• This program is only open to students with a High School Diploma.
• The program is taught on campus at the David Goldman Technology Centre.
• Students have access to a range of industry-leading technologies at the Industry Centre.
• There are opportunities for students to undertake a 48-week placement in industry.

Conclusion:

This BEng (Hons) Sustainable Design Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year program offers a comprehensive and exciting education for students who are interested in a career in engineering. The program's focus on sustainability, digital technologies, and real-world applications prepares graduates for success in the modern engineering world.

The annual fee for this course is £9,250 if you are from the UK/Ireland/EU settled/pre-settled. If you are a full-time UK/Irish/EU settled/EU pre-settled student you may be eligible to receive financial support to cover your fees for the full four years. UK and EU settled students may also be eligible to receive a maintenance loan. Please note, this course is not available to international students.