
Sustainable Design Engineering BEng
Course Overview - Sustainable Design Engineering BEng
Sustainable design engineering brings together engineering, design, sustainability and business insight. This course is designed to help you develop the skills to create solutions where product sustainability and business considerations are equally important.
This course is ideal for aspiring engineers and designers passionate about sustainability, blending technical skills with business insight to explore eco-friendly solutions.
You will have opportunities to gain practical experience, build industry links and develop multidisciplinary knowledge t...
<strong>Sustainable design engineering brings together engineering, design, sustainability and business insight. This course is designed to help you develop the skills to create solutions where product sustainability and business considerations are equally important.</strong><br/><br/>This course is ideal for aspiring engineers and designers passionate about sustainability, blending technical skills with business insight to explore eco-friendly solutions.<br/><br/>You will have opportunities to gain practical experience, build industry links and develop multidisciplinary knowledge that can support careers in areas such as renewable energy, automotive and the circular economy.<br/><br/>Key course content and aims:<br/>- <strong>Multidisciplinary mastery:</strong> combine engineering, design, sustainability, and business to develop solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Industry-ready skills</strong>: use cutting-edge tools (CAD, 3D metal printing) and work on simulated live projects with industry collaborators.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Develop multidisciplinary expertise:</strong> master engineering, design, sustainability, and business through integrated modules like Lifecycle-Thinking projects and circular economy principles.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Why you should study this course</strong><br/>- <strong>Become an industry-ready engineer:</strong> gain hands-on experience with 3D printing, industry standard computer design and analysis software. Explore renewable energy systems through lab work and real-world projects.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Placement and study abroad opportunities:</strong> you may have the opportunity to apply for an industry placement to help provide you with valuable work experience.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Work on real sustainability challenges:</strong> work with industry collaborators on live, simulated briefs, tackling problems like renewable energy integration and sustainable product design.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>MEng advanced pathway while paying undergraduate fees</strong>: upon successful completion of the first three years, you may have the opportunity to advance to the master’s portion of this course while paying undergraduate fees, providing you with greater insight into computer systems engineering (subject to meeting progression requirements).<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Build a future-proof career</strong>: graduate with skills for high-demand roles like sustainable design engineer, energy analyst, or environmental consultant, backed by strong industry connections. Expand your network through guest lectures and exclusive industry events.<br/><br/><br/>These aim to help you graduate as a technically skilled, sustainability-focused engineer, ready to lead in a rapidly evolving industry. <br/><br/>Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Codes/info
Course Code
H346
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit all to be in Mathematics or Physical Science units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
MM in Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or similar, to include a Distinction in the 'Further Engineering Mathematics' unit 28 or 8 or Calculus To Solve Engineering Problems Unit 7. Does not include BTecs with maintenance or technology in the title or DM in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grade B from one A level from Mathematics and Physics
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
A level
B,B,C
BBC from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Mathematics, Electronics, Engineering or BTec Certificate in Engineering. Excludes General Studies.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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