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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Design Engineering
University of Brighton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Design Engineering course at University of Brighton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
including Maths
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Design Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Physics | D |
| Chemistry | C |
| Computer Science | C |
| Product Design | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H150
Here's what University of Brighton says about its Design Engineering course.
Design engineers use their skills to come up with solutions and designs that can have a real effect on people’s lives. It could be creating user-friendly products or even designing life-saving medical devices. They can work on projects across different industries, collaborating with professionals from various backgrounds.
Students on our Design Engineering BEng degree learn in a friendly, collaborative studio environment, working on industry-linked projects with other engineering and design students and supported by expert staff.
Our Design Engineering MEng offers an extra year of study at masters level.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
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Work alongside others in a friendly, creative and collaborative studio environment.
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Project work such as designing and building water rockets, finding solutions to Fixperts challenges, working on the design and development of bike force pedals for Team GB.
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Specialist facilities including flight and car simulators, wind tunnel, prototyping labs and workshops, CNC machines, robotics and VR labs.
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Expert staff with excellent industry contacts.
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Guest lectures from professionals.
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Gain work experience on placement.
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Bike Sim Lab – research project developing mechanical and aerodynamic tools for bicycle training and simulators.
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Student-led Sustainable Technology and Engineering Projects (STEP) – work on heating, cooling, power and energy conversion challenges.
Source: University of Brighton
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Design Engineering at University of Brighton.
Check the
2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering
Location
Brighton | Brighton
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Engineering design
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,250 per year |
| International | £17,250 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1 Design Practice: Creativity, Prototyping and Communication Design Engineering: Fundamentals Design Practice: Inclusive Design Design Technologies: Digital Manufacturing
Year 2 Design Technologies: Interactions and Experiences Design Practice: Design to Market Design Practice: Responsible Design Design Engineering: Systems
Optional Placement Year
Final year Design Practice: Professional Practices Design Engineering: Specialist Design Technologies: Self-directed Project Design Engineering: Self-directed Project
University of Brighton student reviews
Showing 43 reviews
2nd year student
1 year ago
They have a big presence at the uni and i regularly use their facilities, which are a more affordable option.
2nd year student
1 year ago
Brighton has a great uni life and is full of day and night time activities for students. There is a big culture of community and many venues do regular student deals. The only downside is most of these activities cost money, so they are not that accessible to students who struggle for money.
2nd year student
1 year ago
The costs of accommodation are quite high - the closest and most affordable accommodation is just within price range, but a lot of the other accommodation is very fancy and new, thus it is very expensive. Rent in student homes is also very high in the city, and I have had to use financial support to...
2nd year student
1 year ago
The tutors are always available for academic support and the student support team have been getting more involved recently to alert the students of how they can access welfare services. I have personally used the welfare services to help me afford rent.
2nd year student
1 year ago
We donu2019t have the best or fanciest facilities, again the arts uni seems a bit under funded, but we do have everything that we need on site - an art shop, a cafe, a restaurant, and a library all within accessible distance.
2nd year student
1 year ago
Our timetable and work load is fairly balanced so we are not constantly struggling to keep up. The tutors all provide a range of perspectives and very helpful feedback and are always available. The course structure doesnu2019t suit me very well - we are more focused on learning as we go instead of b...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Brighton
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Brighton students who took the Design Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
med
Teaching on my course
81%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
72%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
65%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
65%
low
Organisation and management
65%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
65%
low
How well organised is your course?
66%
low
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
63%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Design Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Brighton graduates who took Design Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
55%
Engineering professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Skilled trades occupations
5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Brighton graduates who took Design Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27.4k
First year after graduation
£32.1k
Third year after graduation
£38.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Design Engineering.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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