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BEng (Hons) Sustainable Design Engineering

This course will introduce you to a range of engineering systems and concepts. It will prepare you to work in the modern world of engineering and gain a deeper understanding of the discipline.

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UCAS codeH110
Duration3 years
Fee (UK)£9,535
Fee (Int)£17,500
LocationOn campus

Course summary

This course will introduce you to a range of engineering systems and concepts. It will prepare you to work in the modern world of engineering and gain a deeper understanding of the discipline.

We'll introduce you to a selection of analytical and management techniques. You'll gain the tools to apply these techniques according to the recognised ethical requirements expected of professional engineers.

Topics of study include:

  • Sustainable engineering
  • Smart factories
  • Manufacturing systems design
  • Digital technologies

You'll have access to our full range of engineering laboratories and workshops. Here, you'll develop your skills using specialist equipment, accessible both on and off-campus. This will help to prepare you for the world of professional engineering.

After graduating you'll be able to work in a variety of sectors. This could include:

  • Aerospace
  • Nuclear
  • Defence
  • Automotive
  • Oil and gas
  • Subsea
  • Marine
  • Energy

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some of these options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific required modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Teaching methods include seminars, tutorials, groupwork, and interdisciplinary groupwork teaming up with mechanical and electrical students.

You'll be assessed in a variety of ways, including online assessment, coursework, group work, and laboratory demonstrations. There are no examinations as part of this course.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

UK£9,535
International£17,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. The fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,535. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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If you currently serve (or have recently served) within the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence's ELCAS scheme may be able to help cover your funding for this course. Read more about funding for Armed Forces personnel.

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Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and been offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

View our programme specifications(opens in new tab) for further information about what the course covers, learning outcomes and the skills you'll gain when you graduate.