Design Engineering BEng (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Aston University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

67,725 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Engineering - Product DesignMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Product Design

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Ignite your creativity and engineering capabilities by studying our design engineering degree, where innovation meets practicality for real-world change.

Course outline

This dynamic course, accredited* by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), empowers students to conceive, design, implement and operate using a practical learning approach. With a strong emphasis on technical skills, you will gain expertise in product design and mechanical engineering, bridging the gap between these disciplines. At Aston University, you will learn through hands-on experience, collaborating with engineers and designers to develop professional skills whilst mirroring the challenges of the real world.

Key benefits

  • Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
  • Excellent prospects – Ranked 8th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Mechanical Engineering; Complete University Guide, 2025)
  • Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.
  • Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
  • Highly ranked - Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (Guardian, 2025)
  • Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)
  • Experiential learning - Design, build and race at Silverstone a single-seat racing car in IMechE’s national competition, Formula Student.
Where can this degree take me?

The transferable skills that our design engineering programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:
  • Application engineer
  • Research and development graduate engineer
  • Head of curriculum
  • Assistant digital engineer
  • Tax associate
  • Graduate project manager
  • Graduate quality engineer
Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Balfour Beatty, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), Leonardo, Fabrio Design, Technical Services (UK), Faurecia Group, and Laing O'Rourke.
Professional accreditation *This programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Product Design

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Ignite your creativity and engineering capabilities by studying our design engineering degree, where innovation meets practicality for real-world change.

Course outline

This dynamic course, accredited* by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), empowers students to conceive, design, implement and operate using a practical learning approach. With a strong emphasis on technical skills, you will gain expertise in product design and mechanical engineering, bridging the gap between these disciplines. At Aston University, you will learn through hands-on experience, collaborating with engineers and designers to develop professional skills whilst mirroring the challenges of the real world.

Key benefits

  • Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
  • Excellent prospects – Ranked 8th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Mechanical Engineering; Complete University Guide, 2025)
  • Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.
  • Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
  • Highly ranked - Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (Guardian, 2025)
  • Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)
  • Experiential learning - Design, build and race at Silverstone a single-seat racing car in IMechE’s national competition, Formula Student.
Where can this degree take me?

The transferable skills that our design engineering programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:
  • Application engineer
  • Research and development graduate engineer
  • Head of curriculum
  • Assistant digital engineer
  • Tax associate
  • Graduate project manager
  • Graduate quality engineer
Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Balfour Beatty, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), Leonardo, Fabrio Design, Technical Services (UK), Faurecia Group, and Laing O'Rourke.
Professional accreditation *This programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.

Admission Requirements

A Levels

  • BBC including Maths and one other STEM (a) subject
  • BCC including Maths and one other STEM (a) subject (with an EPQ or Core Maths* at grade B)
  • CCC including Maths and one other STEM (a) subject (contextual offer)

List of STEM (a) subjects: Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

*List of core maths qualifications we accept:  AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies, City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics, NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life, OCR (MEI)* Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving, OCR (MEI)* Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning, Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context, WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life and Level 3 Core Math

For full list of entry requirements, visit our course page.

4 Years
Sep-2026

Domestic
28,605 GBP
International
67,725 GBP

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