Design Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year Beng (Hon)

Our Design Engineering BEng(Hons) with integrated foundation year course offers an extra year to prepare you for study at degree level.<br/><br/>On successful completion of the foundation year, you can progress directly to the Design Engineering BEng(Hons). This degree combines computer modelling, practical experience and theory, to help you become an inventive, creative problem-solver. You’ll develop the ability to generate innovative, user-centred design solutions that are sustainable, socially responsible, commercially and technically sound.<br/><br/>Learning in a friendly, collaborative studio environment, you’ll work on industry-linked projects with other engineering and design students supported by expert staff.<br/><br/>What to expect on the course:<br/>-Foundation year that opens up opportunities in engineering if you don’t hold the required qualifications, are changing career or returning to study.<br/>-Work alongside others in a friendly, creative and collaborative studio environment.<br/>-Project work such as designing and building water rockets, finding solutions to Fixperts challenges, working on the design and development of bike force pedals for Team GB<br/>-Specialist facilities including flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, robotics and VR labs<br/>-Expert staff with excellent industry contacts<br/>-Guest lectures from professionals and placement option<br/>-Bike Sim Lab – research project developing mechanical and aerodynamic tools for bicycle training and simulators

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Essential graduate skills are built into every course, and you can make your CV stand out even more with optional placements and study abroad. Through practical, hands-on learning, you’ll graduate confident with the knowledge and skills to make a difference and kick-start your career.<br/><br/>Brighton don't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you have a smooth transition to university. <br/><br/>The University of Brighton is based on the south coast, between the sea and the Sussex countryside. Brighton is one of the most unique cities in the UK and it is bursting with life. Independent and inclusive, students can enjoy shopping, green spaces, sports facilities and brilliant nightlife. The music and arts scene is up-and-coming; with the city being home to galleries and museums, in addition to hosting world-famous music acts. There is also the AMEX stadium, where the Premier League Brighton and Hove Albion FC play their matches. Brighton truly has it all!