Design Engineering
Bachelor's degree
In Bournemouth and Poole
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Bachelor's degree
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4 Years
Enable students to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing work environment. Students technological knowledge and creativity will set them up for an exciting career in this industry.
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About this course
For 2010 entry: 280 points which must include two A Levels or equivalent.
For 2011 entry: 300 points of which 200 are BB or equivalent.
Level 3 advanced diploma in Creative & Media/Engineering considered.
A minimum DMM in a BTEC 18 unit National Diploma.
Preferred subjects: Physics, Computing, Maths, Electronics
Recommended GCSEs: 4 minimum, including Maths, English and a Technical or Design subject
If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or above.
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BSc (Hons) Design Engineering
Delivery method: Full-time
Course Reference: BSDE
Course Overview
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers
This course will give students all the skills you need to become a successful Design Engineer.
This course has been developed in consultation with industry and professional institutions, ensuring that graduates from this course have excellent career prospects.
Throughout this course you will use excellent facilities. These include detailed computer suites, a Design Centre with modern manufacturing, technical workshops and state of the art prototyping facilities.
Strong industry links and an optional work placement will enhance your employment prospects. We strongly encourage students to take a work placement, as it is invaluable in helping to make an informed decision about your future career pathway. Students are supported throughout the placement experience, and are assisted in finding a placement, as well as given advice and techniques on how to perform well at interviews. Past placements have taken place both in the UK and abroad.
Recent placements have included companies such as:
- Matsushita Electric UK Ltd
- Parkgate Engineering Consultants Ltd
- Bourne Steel Ltd
- Bluebird Engineering Ltd
- Robert Bosch Ltd
- Bertrandt UK Ltd
- Wessex Water
As a graduate from this course a wide range of career opportunities will be open to you. Examples of industries that graduates could enter include the technology, aeronautical and automotive industries.
Bournemouth University will also help students to commercially exploit appropriate final year projects, meaning that you could turn your design dream into a commercial reality.
You will also display your final year project at the Festival of Design and Innovation. Many students have received job offers as a direct result of this highly successful design show.
Design Engineering