Design Engineering
Bournemouth University
UCAS Code: H100 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for this course are 104-120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels.
102 - 112 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 - 31 overall including grade H5 from 2 Higher Level subjects
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
112 tariff points (DMM)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
104 - 120 tariff points
T Level
120 UCAS tariff points
UCAS Tariff
The entry requirements for this course are 104-120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
About this course
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**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.**
**Why study BSc (Hons) Design Engineering at BU?**
- 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 95% of our graduates in employment or further education after 15 months (source DiscoverUni 2023).
Modules
Year one core units will include: Design Communication, Engineering Principles A, Design Engineering Projects 1, Materials with Practice; Electrical and Electronic Principles and a Team Project.
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The Uni
Bournemouth University
Department of Design and Engineering
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