Program Overview

Product Design Engineering BEng (Hons)

Overview

Join our BEng (Hons) Product Design Engineering programme to start an exciting journey of transformation. On this course, you will learn how to combine design principles, engineering science, and manufacturing expertise, shaping your future as a product design engineer. This comprehensive course will prepare you for the ever-changing demands of product and design engineering and help you build a strong foundation in engineering product design.

Course Options

• Start date: September 2025
• Degree: UCAS code: H UCAS points
• Entry Requirements:
  • Academic requirements:
    • 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:
      • A Levels in at least two subjects including Mathematics and Physics
      • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM in a relevant subject. Must include distinctions in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics
      • BTEC Diploma – DD in a relevant subject. Must include Distinctions in Mathematics, Further Mathematics
      • Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject
      • International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level and must include Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level
  • English Language requirements:
    • IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; 5.5 in Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent)
  • Mature applicants and those without formal qualifications:
    • As an inclusive university, we recognise those who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have the relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course.

Fees, Funding, and Additional Costs

• Fees:
  • UK/Home students: £9,535 per year
  • International students: £15,560 per year
• Funding:
  • UK fee status holders: Government funding, UEL funding, External funding
  • International fee status holders: UEL scholarships, Ways to pay
• Additional costs:
  • Textbooks
  • Computer equipment
  • Printing
  • Travel

What Makes This Course Different

• Weekly site visits: We're one of a few universities in the UK that offer weekly site visits to major engineering and construction projects in London, giving you practical insights into product design engineering.
• Excellent facilities: You'll enjoy superb, up-to-date facilities, including CAD suites, control and power electronics labs. UEL also has a 5-axis robot offering opportunities to experiment with large-format production.

Course Modules

• Foundation Year:
  • Mental Wealth: Professional Life Core Module
  • Analytical Mathematics Core Module
  • Engineering Sciences Core Module
  • Mathematical Applications Core Module
  • Physical Sciences Core Module
  • Introduction to Computing Core Module
• Year 1:
  • Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 1 Core Module
  • Engineering Materials Core Module
  • Engineering Principles Core Module
  • Applied Mathematics & Computing Core Module
  • Thermofluids Core Module
  • Engineering Mechanics Core Module
• Year 2:
  • Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 2 Core Module
  • Engineering Design and Analysis Core Module
  • Design Integration 2 Core Module
  • Applied Electronics Core Module
  • Interdisciplinary studies and group project Core Module
  • Quality Engineering Core Module
  • Industrial Sandwich Placement Optional Module
• Year 3:
  • Capstone Project Core Module
  • Mental Wealth: Engineering Profession 3 Core Module
  • Advanced Manufacturing Technology Core Module
  • Design of Mechatronics Systems Core Module
  • Design Investigation 3 Core Module

Your Future Career

• Industry links: Throughout the course, you will develop a comprehensive knowledge and professional portfolio, which is your gateway to product design engineering jobs. UEL has a dedicated team to forge close and strong links within the industry and with businesses, supporting your journey in engineering product design and product design engineering.
• Graduate employers: We have had a long tradition of graduate employment at Newton Equipment. We have graduates teaching design at All Saints Catholic School and the Grey Coat Hospital. Others work at Delphi Technologies, showcasing the versatility of product design engineering skills.
• Job roles: Throughout the course, you will develop a comprehensive professional portfolio which is your gateway to a rewarding career including product design, packaging design, exhibition design, product engineering, engineering, model-making, furniture design, 3D branding, service design, CAD engineering, product design teacher (PGCE), or freelance designer.

How We Support Your Career Ambitions

• Career Zone: This digital platform provides you with careers and employability resources, including jobs board for internships, placements, graduate opportunities, flexible part-time work, mentoring programmes for insight with design industry experts, 1-2-1 career coaching services, careers workshops and employer events, learning pathways to gain new skills and design industry insight.
• Mental Wealth programme: Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme issues you with a Careers Passport to track the skills you've mastered. Some of these are externally validated by corporations like Amazon and Microsoft.

How You'll Learn

• Guided independent study: We are investing in key areas beyond your studies including our career services, library, and well-being, to be available both face-to-face on campus and online with many of these available 24/7.
• Academic support: Students are supported with any academic or subject-related queries by an Academic Advisor, module leaders, and former and current UEL students.
• Dedicated personal tutor: When you arrive, we'll introduce you to your personal tutor. This is the member of the academic course team who will provide academic guidance, be a support throughout your time at UEL and who will show you how to make the best use of all the help and resources that we offer.

How You'll Be Assessed

• Assessment methods: We assess your progress through various methods, such as personal and group tutorials. You will produce presentations where your work is appraised by a panel of teaching staff and by a peer group of students. You will carry out activities in the workshop and laboratory, at the same time as being assessed.
• Feedback: Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.

Campus and Facilities

• Docklands Campus, London, E16 2RD: Our waterfront campus in the historic Royal Docks provides a modern, well-equipped learning environment.
• Facilities: Features include our 24/7 Docklands library, our £21m SportsDock centre, a campus shop and bookstore, the Children's Garden Nursery, cafés, eateries, a late bar, plus Student Union facilities, including a student lounge.

Who Teaches This Course

• Course leader: Kalok Lee
• Course leader: Dr Keith Winter
• Course leader: Pol Gallagher
• Course leader: Komal Saleem
• Course leader: Andrew Wright

Official Student Data from Discover Uni

• Statistics for BEng (Hons) Product Design Engineering Degree, full time:
  • 74% say staff value students' views and opinions about the course
  • 88% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
  • 77% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

What Our Students and Staff Say

• Ghunraj Singh, 2022 graduate: "Studying Product Design at UEL was an incredible experience. From working on design projects to exploring different materials and techniques, I had the opportunity to bring my ideas to life. It was an immersive and rewarding journey that helped shape my skills and perspective as a product designer."
• Dr Bahar Khayamian Esfahani, Programme Leader: "This programme was developed as a response to the current trends in automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies, such as augmented reality, rapid tooling and Industry 4.0. Students need to gain realistic and comprehensive knowledge of the potential influences that will contribute to their future approach to design methodology. It is also vitally important for students to be able to rapidly prototype an idea and gain an aptitude for testing and reiterating solutions, thereby allowing ideas to develop and flourish into sustainable and feasible products."