Engineering with Law BEng (Hons) at Brunel University of London

Engineering decisions don't happen in isolation. They must work technically while meeting legal, ethical, safety and regulatory requirements. Engineering with Law BEng combines a broad engineering education with the study of law, regulation and professional responsibility.

Faculty: College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering  |  Duration: 3 years full-time full-time; 4 years full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll study engineering from both technical and professional perspectives, developing the knowledge needed to design, analyse and improve engineering systems while understanding the legal and regulatory frameworks that influence modern practice. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Engineering Design I, Sustainability and Security, Professional Engineering Skills - Social Responsibility, General Engineering Science, Electronic Devices and Systems, Mathematics for Computer Systems, the essential elements required to form legally binding contracts and others; Year 2: Sensors and Automation, Data Networks and Cyber Security, To reinforce and develop, Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Law of Tort; Year 3: To provide students with the opportunity to, Professional Engineering skills - Management and Quality, Intellectual Property Law.

Career pathways

As an Engineering with Law graduate, you'll be prepared for careers that sit at the intersection of engineering, technology, regulation and professional practice. Your combination of technical expertise and legal awareness can open opportunities across engineering design, systems engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, automation, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and mechatronics.

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