Design Engineering

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Engineering and technology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

You’ll develop an expert technical knowledge, while being encouraged to think creatively about design problems. This course integrates technology, arts, market awareness and the skills needed to use advanced product development tools.

Why study BSc (Hons) Design Engineering at BU?

  • Use the latest solid modelling, rendering and product simulation tools to create and evaluate your own 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 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 (source DiscoverUni 2023).
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £28,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £28,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2126 Aerospace engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2123 Electrical engineers
    3116 Planning, process and production technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Engineering and technology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000