Design Engineering BSc (Hons)
Bournemouth University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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**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 ...Read more


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).

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
9/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
55th
Design Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
Engineering (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Engineering (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
What students say
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Jacob
14 Feb 24

Great location with the beach in walking distance from campus. Lots of support is offered across different faculties through the university. Limited on campus parking can be..Read more

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Keesha
13 Feb 24

Good facility..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 31 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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The entry requirements for this course are 104-120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels.

104 - 120 tariff points

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.

The entry requirements for this course are 104-120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

102 - 112 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent

28 - 31 overall including grade H5 from 2 Higher Level subjects

104 tariff points (Grade D*D)

112 tariff points (DMM)

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent

104 tariff points (Grade D*D)

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

112 tariff points (Grade DMM)

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

120 UCAS tariff points

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

Popular A-level subjects

Engineering (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
70%
Physics
56%
Product Design
26%
Chemistry
17%
3D Design
15%
HESA
Design Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Product Design
36%
3D Design
35%
Mathematics
34%
Physics
17%
Business Studies
14%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£19,700 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£19,700 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£19700 Per year

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