MEng Design Engineering at University of Brighton

Design engineers combine technical expertise with creativity to solve complex challenges that make a real difference to people’s lives. They have the ability to generate innovative, user-centred design solutions that are sustainable, socially responsible, commercially and technically sound. Our Design Engineering MEng includes a year of masters level study to develop your technical understanding, management and leadership skills to support your career progression.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering  |  Department: Engineering  |  Duration: full-time: 4 years; with placement year: 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master) (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll be introduced to the fundamental elements of product design and engineering, building your skills in terms of making, thinking and evaluation. Later in the year you’ll be introduced to more complex design issues and skills, including digital prototyping and manufacture, inclusive design and human factors. You’ll work on projects such as: designing and building water rockets and building an electrical system to measure light. Project work also includes engaging with a global community of design innovators Fixperts, working to find practical solutions to everyday challenges. Modules include Design Engineering: Fundamentals, Design Practice: Creativity, Prototyping and Communication, Design Practice: Inclusive Design, Design Technologies: Digital Manufacturing, Design Practice: Design to Market, Design Technologies: Interactions and Experiences, Design Engineering: Systems, Design Practice: Responsible Design, Graduating award, Design Engineering: Specialist.

Career pathways

A Design Engineering MEng(Hons) degree at Brighton prepares you for careers that combine creativity, engineering expertise and innovation. The integrated master's year develops your technical understanding alongside management and leadership skills, helping you progress into more advanced professional roles.

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