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Design Engineering BSc (Hons)

Career opportunities

Placements on Design Engineering

Engineering graduates from BU are the UK’s second highest earners according to a league table in The Sunday Times.

After completing this course an exciting career as a Design Engineer awaits you. Graduates from this course will be well-equipped to work in a number of areas such as:

  • Aerospace and automotive manufacturers
  • Design and engineering consultancies
  • Domestic products
  • Consumer and commercial electronics
  • Engineering and project management
  • Research and consultancy
  • Education and training

Of all Bournemouth University students graduating in 2007, 91% are in employment or undertaking further study within 6 months of completing their studies with us(1). 75% are in graduate level employment(2).

Sources: (1) Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Institutions 2006/7, Higher Education Statistics Agency (2) Careers Services, Bournemouth University, 2008

Key Facts

Next start dates:
September 2012, September 2013

Location:
Bournemouth University (Talbot Campus)

School:
School of Design, Engineering & Computing,

Duration:
3 years (or 4 years with a 40 week placement).

Delivery method:
Full-time

Entry requirements:
For 2012 entry: 300 tariff points. Typically from 3 A-levels or equivalent.
For 2013 entry: 300 tariff points, from 3 A-levels, to include 100 from one relevant A-level (e.g. B) or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM
Further details about entry requirements

Relevant subjects:
Design, Design Technology, Engineering, Physics, Computing, Maths, Electronics

Recommended GCSEs:
A minimum of 4 GCSEs grades A* - C including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications

If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or above.
International entry requirements

UCAS code:
H100

Course reference:
BSDES

Related courses:
Engineering, Design

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