BEng (Hons) Product Design Engineering

This exciting new program combines the knowledge of design principles, ergonomics, engineering science, and manufacturing processes to create multi-functional solutions and products. A career in product design engineering or industrial design will mean you conduct the necessary tests to determine whether a product meets all the customer requirements. By the time you graduate, you will be able to merge your knowledge of engineering reinforced design education and analytical skillset with a sound manufacturing base, enabling you to conceive and develop innovative designs and turn them into manufacturing reality, innovative products and solutions, and profitable businesses. The program will also offer to all students an optional placement year that will enable them to experience the real world and effectively connect their knowledge gained at UEL with it.

Year 1

• Mental Wealth: Professional Life
• Engineering Materials
• Applied Mathematics and Computing
• Thermofluids
• Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Principles

Year 2

• Mental Wealth: Professional Life
• Engineering Design and Analysis
• Quality Engineering
• Interdisciplinary studies and group project
• Applied Electronics
• Design Integrated 2

Optional Placement 

This course offers the opportunity for year-long placement between years two and three. If you choose to take this option, you’ll spend your third year on a placement with a relevant company or organization, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic knowledge. The extra placement year means it will take four years to complete your studies, instead of three.

Year 3

• Mental Wealth: Professional Life
• Capstone Project
• Advances Manufacturing Technology
• Design of Mechatronics Systems
• Design Integrated 3

Employability

Throughout the course, you will develop comprehensive knowledge and a professional portfolio, which is your gateway to a rewarding career including,

• Product design
• Industrial design
• Manufacturing engineer
• Digital fabrication
• Product engineering
• Engineering
• Freelance designer

UEL has a dedicated team to forge close and strong links within the industry and with businesses, and all the while supporting students with placements during study and advice with graduate employment.