BSc (Hons) Design Engineering

Program Overview

This program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers and Institution of Mechanical Engineers and equips students to pursue design and engineering roles in various sectors. The program incorporates a minimum 30-week placement, ensuring practical experience and networking opportunities for students.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program aims to equip students with expert technical knowledge and encourage creative thinking about design problems. It integrates technology, arts, market awareness, and advanced product development tools. The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers and Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Outline:

The BSc (Hons) Design Engineering program is a 4-year full-time program with a minimum 30-week placement. Students can opt out of the placement year and complete the degree in 3 years. A foundation year option is available for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course.

Year 1:

• Design Engineering Projects 1: Introduces design methods and processes, integrating knowledge from other units to solve real-world design problems.
• Team Project: Practices collaborative work to generate design ideas, concepts, and proposals, presenting them to different audiences.

Year 2:

• Core Units:
• Engineering Simulation: Gains awareness of new technologies for developing mechanical and electronic concepts, familiarizing students with industry-standard simulation tools.
• Management and Commercialisation: Introduces key aspects of business and management related to commercial value development and delivery.

Placement Year:

• Students complete a minimum 30-week work placement anywhere in the world.
• The placement year provides experience and networking opportunities.

Final Year:

• Core Units:
• Mechanical and Electronic System Design:
Develops competence and critical awareness in using modern analytical techniques and tools in the product development process.
• Business Development: Examines approaches to strategic management and thinking to capitalize on entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.

Foundation Year:

• Core Units:
• Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology:
Develops fundamental academic and research skills for degree-level study.
• Introduction to Computers: Covers basic knowledge and understanding of computer technology and its role in the modern world.
• Introduction to Computer-Aided Design Tools: Enables students to use CAD tools to create basic 3D solid models and assemblies.

Assessment:

• Details of assessment methods and contact hours for each unit are available in the program specification.

Teaching:

• Students are taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge.
• This includes senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians, and research students.
• Regular guest lectures from industry are also included.

Careers:

• Graduates are equipped for design and engineering roles across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, and domestic products design.
• Typical starting job roles include:
• Assistant Technical Designer
• Business Development Agent
• Construction Project Manager
• Design and Development Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Systems Engineer
• Example employers include:
• Aish Technologies Limited
• Canyons
• General Electric Aviation
• Made Lovingly Made
• Modulift
• Pall Aerospace
• Stanley Investments Building Services
• Visteon
• Graduates can further their education by pursuing postgraduate degrees, such as MSc Mechanical Engineering Design.

Other:

• The program emphasizes producing graduates who can design and develop well-considered and potentially commercial products.
• Applicants must be able to think both laterally and logically, in both artistic and scientific domains.
• The program includes compulsory manufacturing elements using machinery in workshops.
• Students must complete a health and safety risk assessment before using the workshops.
• The university provides support for students with disabilities or conditions that may affect their ability to undertake manufacturing fully or safely.
• The program includes a Placement Co-ordinator to support students in their placement search.
• The CareersBU service offers support throughout the program, including CV checking and careers fairs.
• Placement Development Advisors provide support to students once they have started their placement.

| Fees | |-----------| |September 2024 | £9,250 (UK, ROI & CI) £18,800 (Int'l) per year | |Foundation year:| £9,250 (UK, ROI & CI only)| |Placement year: £1,850|