About Bsc (hons) Design Engineering (with Foundation Year Option) in Bournemouth University

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 90% of our graduates in employment or further education after 15 months.

Entry requirements

• High School leaving examinations - We will consider any High School leaving examinations that are considered to be the equivalent to A-level examinations in the UK.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL iBT: 60-78 overall.
• PTE Academic: 54 (with no less than 51 in each component).

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Bournemouth University Cost of Attendance

The information below is designed as a guide to the living expenses at university. For those who stay on-campus, the cost of utilities and transportation will be saved as the students will be given annual bus pass.