Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Design Engineering

Aston University, Birmingham
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 4-5 Years Engineering and technology

A-Level Entry

CCD - DDD

About this course

Overview In our design engineering foundation programme, you will be equipped with the essential groundwork for your future undergraduate studies, offering a clear path towards BEng Design Engineering.

On this programme you will learn, collaborate, and flourish through project-based learning with students in other digital subject areas. This approach of learning mimics the real-life working world, where your career will be enriched by working alongside people with different skill sets, viewpoints, and approaches.

Assessment

The assessment methods will reflect the most effective and relevant way to review your performance for each module, including a range of authentic assessment methods, such as presentations, coursework, quizzes, and some exams. We make sure to coordinate deadlines to ensure you have a manageable workload.

Key course benefits

  • Aston University was awarded gold, the highest rating for teaching excellence framework (TEF 2023)

  • Aston Students Union was rated 8th in the UK (What Uni, 2022)

  • Our dedicated academics ensure smooth transitions for students of all backgrounds
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCD - DDD
    BTEC MMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4-5 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Engineering and technology