Program Overview

Product Design and Manufacture including an Integrated Study Abroad Year MEng

Overview

Our four-year MEng in Product Design and Manufacture develops a broad range of Engineering, Technical, creative and professional skills developing, creating the future leaders of Industry.

Course Details

• Qualification: MEng Hons
• Entry Requirements: AAB/ABBB including B in maths
• UCAS code: H71Y
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Start Date: September 2026
• Fees: £9,535*

Course Information

Year One

• Engineering Practice and Project: Learn CAD from the ground up, and by the end of the module you'll be well versed in the software.
• Industrial Design 1: Practising Product Designers are often referred to as a jack of all trades and a master of none; This module begins a series of modules which focus on the broader discipline of Industrial Design and many topics which influence the practice that Designers need to be well versed in to create appropriate solutions to problems!
• Mathematics and Programming: This module delivers comprehensive mathematics teaching alongside core programming principles.
• Statics and Dynamics: This module offers a thorough introduction to mechanical systems analysis, guiding you from fundamental static principles to dynamic engineering applications.

Year Two

• Year Abroad: Students can study abroad at our Ningbo campus. Students will receive academic tutor support from the host campus as well as support from our International Office on issues of accommodation and welfare.

Year Three

• Cognition, Simulation and Artificial Intelligence: This module considers case studies on Cognitive Ergonomics in Design, Human Information Processing Models applied to Product Design, and Mental Models.
• Computer Aided Engineering: You will complete weekly exercises while under the support of an experienced team of computer-aided engineering (CAE) users.
• Polymer Design and Manufacturing: This module builds on materials and manufacturing knowledge gained in the first two years, focusing on the injection moulding process alongside other high-volume plastic manufacturing techniques.
• Designing for Diverse Users: You will plan and conduct a user-based study, using the findings to inform the design of a product for a diverse user group.
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management: This module introduces the fundamentals of LSCM, covering topics such as the dynamic and changing nature of business, the development, access and operation of markets for resources, goods and services, and the role of LSCM strategies in enhancing a business' competitive advantage.
• Metal and Casting Manufacturing Processes: You will learn to design components that are appropriate for these manufacturing techniques and will explore topics such as additive manufacturing and rapid tooling technologies.
• Sustainable Design: This module focuses on sustainability in engineering, with an emphasis on industrial design, exploring a wide range of topics that influence sustainability, alongside methodologies for promoting sustainability within the design process.

Year Four

• Advanced Industrial Design Projects: You will undertake an engineering design project, applying engineering mathematics and sciences to develop solutions for industrial design problems, while also addressing manufacturing details.
• Digital Manufacturing: The module will introduce the relevant background and fundamental concepts regarding the integration of different Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in modern manufacturing systems.
• Electromechanical Systems: This module provides comprehensive coverage of electromechanical systems, combining theoretical understanding with practical application.
• Major Project Preparation: The Major Project is the final and largest piece of work which students undertake during the final 16 weeks of their study.
• MEng Major Design Project: Students conduct the design and engineering phase of the project over 16 weeks.
• Professional Practice and Portfolio: This module equips you with the skills and experience necessary for your future careers in design and engineering.

Additional Information

• Scholarships and Bursaries: The University of Nottingham offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships.
• Faculty-specific funding: Students applying to the Faculty of Engineering may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships.
• International students: We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.
• Tuition fees: This is the UK undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 25/26. It may increase for the academic year 26/27 and we will update our information once we have received confirmation of the fee from the UK Government.
• 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.

Careers Overview

• 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.
• Average starting salary: 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.