Program Overview

Overview

Our four-year BEng Product Design and Manufacture course combines creativity with engineering principles. The course is unique due to our engineering, analytical and manufacturing content, giving you a technical and real-world view of product design. In addition, your industrial year will provide you with real-world experience within design or a similar field, offering the perfect opportunity to apply your knowledge to meet business needs and develop your professional practice.

Course Information

Qualification

BEng Hons

Entry Requirements

ABB/BBBB including B in maths

UCAS Code

H71A

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees

£9,535*

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of demonstrating in part, the knowledge and understanding required for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Course Structure

Year One

• Engineering Practice and Project
• Industrial Design 1
• Materials and Manufacturing
• Mathematics and Programming
• Statics and Dynamics

Year Two

• Design Communication
• Design for Manufacture
• Industrial Design 2
• Introduction to Design Projects
• Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainability
• User Centered Research in Design

Year Three

• Year in industry

Year Four

• BEng Major Design Project
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Major Project Preparation
• Polymer Design and Manufacturing
• Sustainable Design

Additional Information

Language Study

You may be able to choose to study a language as part of this degree.

Compulsory Year in Industry

On this course, you may be able to spend a year working in industry where you could gain first-hand experience of the exciting challenges that are faced by engineers and refine the skills you have built so far in the course.

Additional Costs

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus.

Scholarships and Bursaries

The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships.

Careers

Job Prospects

90.4% of undergraduates from the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £29,032.

Careers Advice

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Campus

University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.