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Product Design Engineering with a Year in Industry

Entry requirements


A level

A,A,B

Including Mathematics and a second science. Applicants following the modular Mathematics A Level must be studying A Level Physics or Further Mathematics as the second science (or must be studying at least one Mechanics module in their Mathematics A Level). Acceptable second sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology Human Biology, Statistics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Design & Technology - Product Design. For applicants from England: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.

Extended Project

A

Applicants who offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and meet our offer criteria will be made the standard offer, plus an alternative offer. This will be at one A Level grade lower plus a grade A in the EPQ, for example the offer would be AAB or ABB plus A in the EPQ.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4/C required. Applicants with equivalent qualifications or who do not meet these GCSE requirements will be considered on an individual basis according to their circumstances.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

35

35 including 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and 5 in Higher Level Physics

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H3

including H2 or above in Mathematics and Physics.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A,B

Including Mathematics and Physics

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

B

Accepted including two A levels at AA (including Mathematics and a second science)

UCAS Tariff

136-160

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About this course


Course option

5years

Full-time with year in industry | 2024

Subject

Engineering design

Product Design Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng brings together the traditional discipline of engineering and the very latest in new product development techniques. It is built on the combination of the existing prestigious Mechanical Engineering Programme and Industrial Design Programme within the School of Engineering. It offers the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in real-time work environment. The result is a truly modern engineering degree that will provide individuals with an excellent technical and creative grounding, as well as practical working skills, for a successful career in and around the exciting discipline of design engineering as well as designing and developing new products.

The Uni


Course location:

University of Liverpool

Department:

Engineering

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What students say


How do students rate their degree experience?

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Engineering (non-specific)

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

46%
UK students
54%
International students
63%
Male students
37%
Female students
77%
2:1 or above
10%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
A
A*

After graduation


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Engineering (non-specific)

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£25,500
med
Average annual salary
97%
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Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

48%
Engineering professionals
7%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
5%
Business, finance and related associate professionals

Very few students study this subject, so there isn't a lot of information available on what graduates do when they finish - bear that in mind when you look at the stats above. Most graduates get jobs in engineering or management, but if you would like to find out more specifically about the prospects for your chosen course, it might be a good idea to go on an open day and talk to tutors about what previous graduates went on to do.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Engineering (non-specific)

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£27k

£27k

£31k

£31k

£35k

£35k

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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