Bachelor in Design Engineering - Grado en Ingeniería de Diseño

You’ll develop an expert technical knowledge, while being encouraged to think creatively about design problems. This course integrates technology, arts, market awareness and the skills needed to use advanced product development tools.

104-120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you´ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Use the latest solid modelling, rendering and product simulation tools to create and evaluate your own designs
Gain an in-depth understanding of the engineering principles underlying the product development process
Access to cutting-edge facilities in our Innovation Centre including 3D scanners and printers, modern manufacturing & technical workshops and prototyping facilities
Spend your third year on a work placement, gaining at least 30 weeks experience in a relevant industry
Display your design project in your final year and exhibit it at our annual Festival of Design & Engineering
This course is ranked 9th in its subject area according to the 2022 Guardian League Tables and received an impressive 90% of our graduates in employment or further education after 15 months.

Year 1
Core units
Design Communication
Engineering Principles A
Design Engineering Projects 1
Materials with Practice
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Team Project

Year 2
Core units
Manufacturing and Engineering Materials
Engineering Design Tools
Engineering Simulation
Design Engineering Projects 2
Management and Commercialisation

Optional placement year
You’ll complete a minimum 30-week work placement which can be carried out anywhere in the world. The placement year offers a chance to gain experience and make contacts for the future.

Although you will be enrolled onto the four-year degree (including the placement), you can opt out of the placement element to complete your degree in three years.

Final year
Core units
Mechanical and Electronic System Design
Business Development
Design Engineering Project 3

Assistant Technical Designer
Business Development Agent
Construction Project Manager
Design and Development Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Systems Engineer.