BEng Design Engineering at University of Bristol

Programme overview

This in-depth course aims to develop high-calibre, innovative design engineers who can lead complex projects, and develop new products, processes and services that are vital to the needs of modern society. After a broad, common first year, you can start to explore design methodology and professional practice in more depth. Unique, design-focussed units in the first two years of this course provide essential skills in problem definition, conceptual design, detail design, analysis and manufacturing or construction processes.

Career pathways

You will emerge as a versatile engineer, equipped with excellent design and technical knowledge, along with strong collaboration and leadership skills. This opens doors to diverse career paths in rapidly emerging sectors such as Robotics and Machine Learning, Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, and New Product Development and Innovation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: A*AA including A*A in any order in Mathematics and a STEM-related subject. STEM-related subjects include: Chemistry; Physics; Further Mathematics; Biology; Computer Science; Electronics; and Design & Technology (Product Design or Design Engineering). A-level contextual offer: AAB including AA in Mathematics and a STEM-related subject. STEM-related subjects include: Chemistry; Physics; Further Mathematics; Biology; Computer Science; Electronics; and Design & Technology (Product Design or Design Engineering). BTEC: D*DD in either Engineering. IB Diploma: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7, 6 (in any order) at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and a STEM-related subject including: Chemistry; Physics; Biology; Computer Science; and Design Technology. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics and a STEM-related subject, and Higher: AAAAA STEM-related subjects include: Chemistry; Physics; Further Mathematics; Biology; Computer Science; Electronics; and Design & Technology (Product Design or Design Engineering). GCSE: No specific subjects required. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code H105).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,500 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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