Program Overview

Product Design and Manufacture 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 Information

Qualification

MEng Hons

Entry Requirements

AAB/ABBB including B in maths

Start Date

September 2026

UCAS code

H715

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees

£9,535*

Course Overview

You will take a broad range of modules to develop practical design skills and knowledge in key areas, including:

• manufacturing
• materials
• ergonomics
• marketing

Project work is a key part of the course, responding to challenges in a variety of sectors such as medical, automotive, packaging, appliances and electronic goods and many more. Projects enable you to take a realistic approach to design, utilising your taught knowledge of manufacturing and engineering principles. You’ll develop products and components that are appropriate for mass manufacture and consider commercial factors.

Why Choose This Course?

• Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers, and Institution of Engineering Technology
• Ranked 1st in the Russell Group for the National Student Survey 2024
• Top 10 in the UK for Manufacturing and Production Engineering (The Complete University Guide 2025)
• Top 100 World University for Engineering and Technology, and Architecture and Built Environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
• Athena SWAN Gold Award
• Study a curriculum based on industry needs, as advised by our Industrial Advisory Board (IAB)
• Benefit from sector leading facilities, including rapid prototyping workshops, high quality design studio spaces, and Virtual Reality
• Focus on both manufacturing and design
• Learn from experts, including external design tutors who work in industry

Indicative Modules

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

• Computer Aided Engineering
• Polymer Design and Manufacturing
• Designing for Diverse Users
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Metal and Casting Manufacturing Processes
• Sustainable Design
• Cognition, Simulation and Artificial Intelligence

Year Four

• Advanced Industrial Design Projects
• Digital Manufacturing
• Electromechanical Systems
• Major Project Preparation
• MEng Major Design Project
• Professional Practice and Portfolio

How You Will Learn

• Teaching methods:
  • Group study
  • Independent study
  • Lab sessions
  • Lectures
  • Supervision
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops

How You Will Be Assessed

• Assessment methods:
  • Coursework
  • Examinations
  • Group coursework
  • Presentation
  • Research project
  • Practical assessment

Contact Time and Study Hours

Engineers are among the busiest students on campus. On average, you will have around 20-22 contact hours a week in years one and two. Combined with coursework and self-study, you are likely to spend over 40 hours a week on your studies.

Careers Overview

You will gain the practical and theoretical skills needed to design commercially viable products and services within the industrial design sector. Your skill set will be well suited to both small design-based consultancy roles as well as large multinational organisations. In addition, your abilities in communication, problem solving, and creative thinking will make you highly employable in several alternative roles.

Job Prospects

• Average starting salary and career progression:
  • 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.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

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• Product Design and Manufacture BEng Hons
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• Product Design and Manufacture including an Integrated Study Abroad Year MEng Hons
• Mechanical Engineering MEng Hons
• Aerospace Engineering MEng Hons
• Aerospace Engineering BEng Hons