Program Overview

Overview of the Program

The Product Design Engineering BEng (Hons) degree at Loughborough University is a 4-year full-time program with a placement year or a 3-year full-time program. The program blends design principles, ergonomics, engineering science, and technology to create new products, integrated with manufacturing processes and knowledge to turn designs into reality.

Program Details

• The program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), all licensed by the UK Engineering Council.
• Typical A-level offer: ABB, including Maths and either Design and Technology or Physics.
• Fees for 2026 entry: £9,535 (UK), £30,700 (International) per academic year.
• UCAS codes: H715 (4 years full-time with placement year), HH1R (3 years full-time).
• Start date: October 2026.
• Institute code: L79.
• Subject area: Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering.

What You'll Study

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Mathematics for Product Design Engineering
• Applied Engineering
• Engineering Science
• Product Design Methods
• Integrated Product Design
• Materials and Manufacturing Processes
• Year 2 modules include Integrating Studies, Application of Product Design, Engineering Science 2, Engineering and Management Modelling, Industrial Design, Manufacturing Technology, Statistics, Manufacturing Management, Software Engineering, and Design of Machine Elements.
• Final year modules include Individual Project, Engineering Management: Finance, Law and Quality, Sustainable Product Lifecycle Engineering, and optional modules such as Organisation Structure & Strategy, Design Methods and Communication, Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Technology 1, Additive Manufacturing for Product Development, Polymer Engineering - Processing and Manufacture, Finite Element Analysis, Manufacturing Planning & Control, Product Innovation Management, Metrology, Advanced Computer Aided Design, Healthcare Engineering, Sports Engineering, and Industrial Machine Vision.

How You'll Study

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Independent study
• Group work
• Workshops
• Laboratory work
• Practical sessions

How You'll Be Assessed

• Lecture-based modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and formal examinations taken at the end of each semester.
• Project module assessments require written reports and technical presentations.
• The proportion of coursework assessment is approximately 30% to 50% depending on the degree course, semester/year, and optional modules.

Placement Year

• The program offers a placement year, which provides students with the opportunity to gain industrial experience.
• Students who undertake a placement year will receive a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or a Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS) in addition to their degree.

Entry Requirements

• The program has specific entry requirements, including A-level grades, GCSE grades, and English language requirements.
• International students must meet the University's English language requirements and have the necessary qualifications to be considered for admission.

Tuition Fees

• UK fees: £9,535 per annum (full-time course)
• International fees: £30,700 per annum (full-time course)
• Placement year fees: approximately 20% of the full-time fee

Your Future Career

• The program is designed to prepare students for a successful career in product design engineering.
• Recent graduate destinations include companies such as Bosch, Coca-cola Enterprises, Cooper Industries, Dyson, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, Schlumberger Russia, Semcon, Siemens, and Triumph Motorcycles.
• Students have gone on to work in roles such as Graduate Engineer or Design Engineer.

Companies Students Have Worked for After Graduating

• Recent graduate destinations include:
  • Bosch
  • Coca-cola Enterprises
  • Cooper Industries
  • Dyson
  • Jaguar Land Rover
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Schlumberger Russia
  • Semcon
  • Siemens
  • Triumph Motorcycles

Compare Our Course Stats at Discover Uni

• 79% of students say staff value students' views and opinions about the course.
• 92% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 85% of students are in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.