Overview

Study at the Design Engineering (Hons) course from Bournemouth University

Key facts

More than 35 years’ experience: Study within an experienced and reputable department – We have been teaching design and engineering courses for more than 35 years

Accredited courses: Relevant courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Engineering Council, ensuring you graduate with relevant and sought-after skills

Consistently high employment rates: Our courses have consistently high employment rates, so that what you learn in your lectures will have real-world applications and will serve you well once you enter the workplace

Optional placements: Gain industry experience on an optional placement – among the companies our students have worked for on placement are Jaguar Land Rover, Kondor, GE, Anglepoise, Princess Yachts and Disney

Festival of Design & Engineering: Exhibit at the Festival of Design & Engineering as a final year student – an opportunity to showcase your work and engage with potential employers

Graduate success: Follow in the footsteps of BU graduates who have launched life-changing products in areas such as healthcare and flood defence, as well as those who have gone on to work for the likes of Lush and Dyson

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Communication

Design Engineering Projects

Materials with Practice

Electrical and Electronic Principles

Team Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design General Engineering & Technology View 415 other Bachelors in Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Access courses - If you have completed an appropriate access course, we’ll consider it as long as it relates to your chosen programme of study at undergraduate level.

BU International College Foundation Certificate programme - These programmes are designed to help you succeed on your chosen course at BU.

Cambridge Pre-U Diploma

European Baccalaureate

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.

International Baccalaureate - We are happy to consider students studying the International Diploma as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB). On each course page the minimum IB points required, as well as any subject-specific requirements, will be displayed.

Irish Leaving Certificate - Usually you’ll need to achieve seven passes, including four at the higher level with grade C or above.

Junior College Diploma.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20685 GBP / year

≈ 20685 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement year: See website

Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Bournemouth

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