Design Engineering (with Engineering Foundation Year option) BSc (Hons)
Bournemouth University
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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). Foundation Year: We have a Foundation Year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the technical skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree.

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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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48 - 72 Grades / Points required

You will need GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade 4 (or Grade C).

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£19,700 per year

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£19,700 per year

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£19700 Per year

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Based by the sea in south-west England, Bournemouth University (BU) focuses on producing future-ready graduates, with every student able...

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