BEng (Hons) Sustainable Design Engineering (Top-Up) at University of Sunderland

This course will give you the knowledge and skills to blend engineering design with sustainability principles. You'll then apply these in modern manufacturing contexts. It focuses on the development of advanced skills in: Product design; Sustainable materials selection; Lifecycle assessment; Digital engineering; Key areas of study include: Eco-design; Circular economy strategies; Low-carbon manufacturing; Additive manufacturing; Data-informed design optimisation.

Department: Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027  |  Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course addresses a critical need in modern industry. This is the transition towards environmentally responsible and resource-efficient engineering systems. You'll learn to test and improve designs by considering environmental impact, cost, performance, and regulatory constraints. Throughout the course, you'll strengthen your analytical thinking and practical problem solving skills. You'll do this through applied projects and industry-relevant case studies.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll be ready for a career in sustainable product design or manufacturing engineering. You could also take on environmental and innovation-led roles across multiple sectors.

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