BEng (Hons) Engineering Design Degree

Throughout this programme you will study several core areas including:

• Advanced Engineering (20 credits) - This unit provides learners with knowledge and understanding of modern/non-traditional engineering technologies and tools. The learners will develop their ability to investigate the emerging engineering technologies and their integration/adoption by industries and future applications.
• Computational Engineering (20 credits) - This unit aims to develop learner's ability to apply analytical methods efficiently and effectively in the analysis and design of complex components and structures, and performance in service using both analytical and computer tools.
• Innovation and Professional Practice (20 credits) - The aim of this unit is to equip learners with skills, knowledge, and understanding of the approaches to strategic management and thinking which will be examined to capitalise on their entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen. It emphasises the importance of organisational development, leadership, human resource management, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). It also focuses on identifying and mitigating risks, including security and cyber-security risks, and understanding intellectual property rights, standards, and quality management systems.
• Mechatronics (20 credits) - This unit focuses on the integration of engineering disciplines for producing flexible and intelligent solutions to engineering problems, including both products and processes. It emphasises the application of mechanics, electronics, simulation, and design and equips learners with the latest technologies for understanding, applying, and integrating mechanical and electronic concepts.
• BEng Project (40 credits) - The aims of this unit is to enable the learner to effectively and appropriately investigate and communicate a major piece of engineering project work and give the learner experience of working on a work-based design project.

Note: All learners doing this course with integrated degree apprenticeship will be enrolled on a corresponding End Point Assessment module in the place of BEng project.

The awarding body for this degree is Bournemouth University you can access their contact information by visiting their website bournemouth.ac.uk/about/how-contact-us

To apply, you should already hold an HND or Foundation Degree in mechanical, electrical & electronic, or manufacturing engineering and be in full-time employment.

You must demonstrate:

• academic, design and practical competence at least at level 3
• genuine motivation to pursue a degree programme
• interest and awareness of engineering, technology and innovation

Bournemouth University Level 6 BEng (Hons) Engineering Design Degree (subject to approval)

After completing the degree, you can progress to:

• a master's degree at UCN or another university
• senior engineering roles in manufacturing, design or sustainability
• careers such as design engineer, project engineer or technical consultant

You will be assessed through:

• coursework assignments
• written exams
• the independent BEng project (or End Point Assessment for apprentices)

Expect approximately 1,045 hours of guided independent study across the year, including research, reading and project development. Assignments and supporting materials will be provided through the colleges online learning platform.

You will normally be in full employment when studying this degree.

The tuition fee for this programme is £9,535 per year.

At times, you may be offered the opportunity to visit industries and shows, which may require additional entrance fees and costs. You will also benefit from purchasing a copy of a course-related textbook approximately £100.00 dependent on text. Further details will be discussed during induction. There is an annual student association fee of £15 that is also payable.