Design Engineering BSc (Hons)

Course overview

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

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers and the Engineering Council. Graduates from courses with professional body accreditations are highly valued by employers within the sector.

This course was developed in consultation with industry and the professional institutions to ensure that our graduates have the technical skills and knowledge demanded by today's competitive business environments.

Throughout the course you will have access to industry standard facilities. These include detailed computer suites, a Design Centre with modern manufacturing, technical workshops and state of the art prototyping facilities.

The specialist skills that you will develop will enable you to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing work environment. Your technological knowledge and creativity will set you up for an exciting career in this industry as a successful Design Engineer.

Strong industry links and taking advantage of the optional work placement will enhance your employment prospects. The work placement is invaluable in helping you to make an informed decision about your future career pathway. You will be supported throughout your placement experience, and will be given expert advice to find your placement, as well as hints and techniques on how to perform well at interviews. Past students have taken placements both in the UK and abroad.

Recent placement companies include:

• Matsushita Electric UK Ltd
• Parkgate Engineering Consultants Ltd
• Bourne Steel Ltd
• Bluebird Engineering Ltd
• Robert Bosch Ltd
• Bertrandt UK Ltd
• Wessex Water

A wide range of career opportunities will be open to you in industries such as technology, aeronautical and automotive industries.

You will also display your final year project at the Festival of Design and Innovation, to which placement and graduate employers are invited. Many students have received job offers as a direct result of this highly successful exhibition. For examples of our students work, please visit the Festival site.

News in Brief

BU design student wins two national awards.

See our Placement and Careers pages for more information on the support we can offer.