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University degree

Design Engineering

University of Bristol · Bristol
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

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.In the final years 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 group-based design project forms a major component of your final year of study. computer science, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, general engineering, electronics, systems engineering, integrated engineering, product design, industrial design, innovation computer science, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, general engineering, electronics, systems engineering, integrated engineering, product design, industrial design, innovation 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

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts5%
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts5%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts10%
192-207 pts10%
208-223 pts20%
224-239 pts5%
240+ pts10%
How they qualified
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£34,000
3 years on
£48,500
5 years on
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Bristol's own site.
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