BEng (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING WITH FOUNDATION YEAR
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
4 Years
This exciting new programme combines the knowledge of design principles, ergonomics, engineering science and manufacturing processes to create multi-functional solutions and products.
A career in product design engineering or industrial design will mean you conduct necessary tests to determine whether a product meets all the customer requirements.
By the time you graduate, you will be able to merge your knowledge of engineering reinforced design education and analytical skillset with a sound manufacturing base, enabling you to conceive and develop innovative designs and turn them into manufacturing reality, innovative products and solutions, and profitable businesses.
The programme will also offer to all students an optional placement year that will enable you to experience the real world and effectively connect your knowledge gained at UEL with it.
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About this course
The course will help you gain a solid understanding of the processes and practices of product design engineering or industrial design and help you realise the expectations that you’ll have as a design engineer within an international workplace that’s evolving at an ever-increasing pace.
Throughout the course, engagement with industry experts and real work experience will be embedded into the core elements of learning. In year one you will gain a solid grounding in manufacturing and engineering principles through the medium of lectures, workshops and laboratory experimentation. As your knowledge increases in subsequent years, you will have the necessary tools to explore, experiment and find interesting solutions to complex problems.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be generating highly complex design solutions.You’ll be familiar with a variety of methods to produce models and prototypes, such as 3D CAD using high-end industry specification software, and model making in our traditional workshops and digital and fabrication facilities.
Throughout the course, you will develop a comprehensive knowledge and professional portfolio, which is your gateway to a rewarding career including,
Product design
Industrial design
Manufacturing engineer
Digital fabrication
Product engineering
Engineering
Freelance designer
Must include passes at A2 in at least 1 subject
Extended Diploma or Diploma
Diploma with 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level
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Subjects
- Media
- Advertising
- Industry
- Production
- Works
- Branding
- Design
- Market Research
- Market
- Product Design
Course programme
- Mental Wealth; Professional Life (Core)
- Analytical Mathematics (Core)
- Engineering Sciences (Core)
- Mathematical Applications (Core)
- Physical Sciences (Core)
- Introduction to Computing (Core)
- Mental Wealth: Professional Life
- Engineering Materials
- Applied Mathematics and Computing
- Thermofluids
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Principles
- Mental Wealth: Professional Life
- Engineering Design and Analysis
- Quality Engineering
- Interdisciplinary studies and group project
- Applied Electronics
- Applied Project Design Engineering
This course offers the opportunity of year-long placement between years two and three. If you choose to take this option, you’ll spend your third year on a placement with a relevant company or organisation, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic knowledge.
The extra placement year means it will take four years to complete your studies, instead of three.
YEAR 3- Mental Wealth: Professional Life
- Capstone Project
- Advances Manufacturing Technology
- Design of Mechatronics Systems
- Advanced Product Design Engineering
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BEng (Hons) PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING WITH FOUNDATION YEAR