BEng (Hons) Design Engineering at Aston University

This dynamic course, accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), empowers students to conceive, design, implement and operate using a practical learning approach. With a strong emphasis on technical skills, you will gain expertise in product design and mechanical engineering, bridging the gap between these disciplines. At Aston University, you will learn through hands-on experience, collaborating with engineers and designers to develop professional skills whilst mirroring the challenges of the real world.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Duration: 3 or 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year core modules: Introduction to Design-Build-Test, Materials and Manufacturing 1, Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences, Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences, Electronics 1, Engineering Science 1 and others. Second year core modules: Engineering Science 2, Materials and Manufacturing 2, Advanced Mathematical Modelling, Design Communications, Advanced Design Innovation, Integrated Design Project and others. Placement year core modules: Integrated Placement Year.

Career pathways

Your career prospects once completing the design engineering course at Aston University are limitless, with previous years graduates going on to secure jobs as CAD technicians, Production Engineer, and Product Design Engineer. Career paths include design engineering, consultancies, project management, and entrepreneurship—an emerging area with promising growth potential.

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