Design Engineering (with Design Foundation Year option) BSc (Hons)

**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.**<br/><br/>**Why study BSc (Hons) Design Engineering at BU?**<br/>- Use the latest solid modelling, rendering and product simulation tools to create and evaluate your own designs<br/><br/><br/>- Gain an in-depth understanding of the engineering principles underlying the product development process.<br/><br/><br/>- Access to cutting-edge facilities in our Innovation Centre including 3D scanners and printers, modern manufacturing & technical workshops and prototyping facilities <br/><br/><br/>- Spend your third year on a work placement, gaining at least 30 weeks experience in a relevant industry<br/><br/><br/>- Display your design project in your final year and exhibit it at our annual Festival of Design & Engineering<br/><br/><br/>- 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). <br/><br/><br/>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.