Design Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Sandwich including foundation year 5 Years Engineering and technology

A-Level Entry

CCC - DDD

UCAS Points

72 points

About this course

Our Design Engineering BEng(Hons) with integrated foundation year course offers an extra year to prepare you for study at degree-level. The foundation year is shared with all engineering disciplines, so you’ll get to know students from different areas of the subject that you may work with on team projects in the future.

Once you’ve successfully completed the foundation year, you’ll be able to progress to the Design Engineering BEng(Hons) degree. You’ll be prepped and ready for the first year of your degree with the skills, knowledge and confidence that you need.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • Foundation year that opens up opportunities in engineering if you don’t hold the required qualifications, are changing career or returning to study.

  • Work alongside others in a friendly, creative and collaborative studio environment.

  • Project work such as designing and building water rockets, finding solutions to Fixperts challenges, working on the design and development of bike force pedals for Team GB.

  • Specialist facilities include flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, robotics and VR labs.

  • Expert staff with excellent industry contacts.

  • Guest lectures from professionals.

  • Gain work experience on placement during your BEng degree.

  • Bike Sim Lab – research project developing mechanical and aerodynamic tools for bicycle training and simulators
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCC - DDD
    UCAS Tariff Points 72 points
    BTEC MMM - MMP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BEng (Hon)

    Location: Brighton

    Full-time including foundation year

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BEng (Hon)

    Location: Brighton

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2126 Aerospace engineers
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2123 Electrical engineers
    2122 Mechanical engineers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Sandwich including foundation year
    Duration
    5 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Engineering and technology