Program Overview

BEng Design Engineering with a Year in Industry

2026 entry

Course summary

This in-depth course aims to develop high-calibre, innovative design engineers who can lead complex projects, and develop new products, processes and services that are vital to the needs of modern society.

After a broad, common first year, you can start to explore design methodology and professional practice in more depth.

Unique design-focussed units in the first two years of this course provide essential skills in problem definition, conceptual design, detail design, analysis and manufacturing/construction processes.

The third year of the course is spent in industry, allowing students to apply their engineering knowledge and skills while enhancing their professional development. There is no direct entry to this course but you can transfer from BEng Design Engineering if you reach a high academic standard and are successful at a placement interview. In the final year of study, you can undertake a range of advanced technical units from a range of engineering subjects. This gives you the chance to gain further technical expertise and specialist knowledge within engineering disciplines as well as a broader learning experience in other subjects, relevant to the field of modern-day, multi-disciplinary design engineering.

A research project forms a major component of your final year.

Overview

Typical offer

Go to entry requirements for the full entry criteria and contextual offer eligibility.

Programme duration

4 year(s) full-time. Part-time study is not available for this course

Application method

Entry by transfer

Location

Clifton campus, Placements

Fees

£9,535 per year, home students £30400 per year, international students

Course structure

Full details about the course structure and units for this course can be viewed in the programme catalogue.

Entry requirements

We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.

International qualifications

The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and we accept a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study.

Qualifications

This course is available by transfer only. View the BEng Design Engineering entry requirements information.

Selection process

• Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
• If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
• Full information about our selection processes for Design Engineering with a Year in Industry can be found in the Admissions Statement.

Applicants must also meet these requirements

GCSE profile requirements

• No specific subjects required.
• Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.

English language requirements

• If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
  • IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills
  • GCSE English Language grade C or 4
  • an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level E.

Related courses

See a list of all Design Engineering degrees at Bristol, and find more information about the course, assessment and career prospects.

BEng Design Engineering

MEng Design Engineering

MEng Design Engineering with a Year in Industry