Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering with a Year Abroad Meng (Hon)

Future design graduates will need to be both artists and engineers, combining the latest technology with a creative process.<br/><br/>Good engineering alone can’t solve the complex challenges of the 21st century. Neither can design if the ideas go beyond the capabilities of today’s technology. And that’s where this course comes in. <br/><br/>Our practical programme allows you to develop strong creative design capabilities alongside engineering expertise. You won’t just apply your knowledge to solve problems. You’ll become a creative designer who can step back and question why a problem exists and discover users that have been overlooked.<br/><br/>From pitches to portfolios<br/><br/>In tutorial-style sessions, we’ll encourage you to think and develop as an independent designer, with pitches, presentations and portfolios to put your skills to the test. You’ll explore material properties of artefacts as well as looking at their environmental impact and manufacturing. All with support from academics and technical staff, as well as visiting design consultants.<br/><br/>In your final year, you’ll identify and explore a design problem that interests you. Past students have designed kit for the London Air Ambulance, tools to help patients communicate pain more effectively and solutions to avoid single-use containers in the cosmetic industry.<br/><br/>Some students progress to postgraduate study in areas like robotics. Some find their first design role. Others work in strategy or marketing. Whatever you do next, you could be the person who solves problems faced by communities around the globe.

Get a Russell Group education with a difference, at Queen Mary University of London.<br/><br/>Whatever your dreams and aspirations look like, you can expect unique opportunities, a welcoming community and outstanding support. With 92% of students coming from a state school background and 75% identifying as BAME, Queen Mary is a university committed to fair and accessible education for everyone. As a top 20 UK University (QS World University Rankings 2026), they're also award-winners for their teaching, research, and campus environment. Picture leading academics, state-of-the-art resources, programmes focused on employability and opportunities for industry placements, internships and networking, and a diverse & inclusive community. That's what awaits at Queen Mary University of London.<br/><br/>You'll also be studying in the number one city in the world for Students (QS Best Students Cities 2025). Queen Mary is a short distance from London's museums, galleries, nightclubs, and an internationally-renowned food scene. It's the perfect place to meet people and embrace different cultures from across the world.<br/><br/>Secure your Clearing place today!