Overview

This Sustainable Design Engineering (Hons) course from Coventry University is ideal for aspiring engineers and designers passionate about sustainability, blending technical skills with business insight to explore eco-friendly solutions.You will have opportunities to gain practical experience, build industry links and develop multidisciplinary knowledge that can support careers in areas such as renewable energy, automotive and the circular economy.

Key course content and aims:

Multidisciplinary mastery: combine engineering, design, sustainability, and business to develop solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Industry-ready skills: use cutting-edge tools (CAD, 3D metal printing) and work on simulated live projects with industry collaborators.

Develop multidisciplinary expertise: master engineering, design, sustainability, and business through integrated modules like Lifecycle-Thinking projects and circular economy principles.

Graduates of the Sustainable Design Engineering BEng/MEng should have highly sought-after skills for a broad range of roles. They should aim to graduate with strong core engineering skills opening doors in the fast-growing green economy.

Career and opportunities

They should possess:

specialised sustainability knowledge (renewables, lifecycle analysis, circular economy)
solid business/commercial awareness (sustainable business models, project management, leadership).

Some graduate destinations could include:Engineering and design roles

Design engineer: working on sustainable product design across automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, or manufacturing.
Mechanical/systems engineer: applying engineering principles to sustainable systems or processes.
Product development engineer: innovating greener materials, components, or consumer products.

Sustainability and energy roles

Sustainability consultant: advising companies on reducing environmental impact and aligning with the UN SDGs.
Energy analyst/engineer: specialising in renewable systems like solar, wind, or bioenergy.
Lifecycle assessment specialist: evaluating environmental impact from design to disposal.
Environmental engineer: designing solutions for waste, water, and resource efficiency.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Material Science for Manufacturing
Essential Science and Mathematics for Engineers
Sustainable Engineering Design Principles
Sustainability
The Designer’s Dilemma
Lifecycle Thinking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Multiple start dates per year.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points: BEng 112 / MEng 120
A Levels: BEng BBC / MEng BBB, must include 2 subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Biology, Electronics, Engineering, Design Technology
BTEC: BEng DMM / MEng DDM in Science or Engineering-related subject
IB Diploma: BEng 28 points / MEng 30 points, including 2 Higher Level STEM subjects (Maths AA or AI, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Sports Science, Design Technology)
Access to HE Diploma: BEng 18 Distinction credits / MEng 21 Distinction credits in Maths or Science units
GCSE: Maths and English grade 4/C or Functional Skills Level 2 (or equivalent)
T Levels: Merit overall, in Engineering/Manufacturing/Science-related pathways (Design & Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering Manufacturing Processing and Control, or Science)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20800 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Coventry

United Kingdom

656 - 1057 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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Career and opportunities

Programme Structure

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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