Study Design Engineering - BEng (Hons) at Aston University, Birmingham in the UK, School of Engineering and Innovation

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

By studying our accredited design engineering programme, you will embark on a journey of creativity and innovation. Recognised by the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, this dynamic course 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.Your career prospects once completing the design engineering course at Aston University are limitless, with previous years graduates going on to secure jobs as CAD technicians, Production Engineer, and Product Design Engineer. The Design Engineering course at Aston University offers excellent career prospects highlighted by being ranked 1st in the UK for Graduate Career Prospects according to the Complete University Guide 2024. Career paths include design engineering, consultancies, project management, and entrepreneurship-an emerging area with promising growth potential.Duration - 3 year (4 with Placement Year)

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering and Innovation

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£22,575.00 (US$ 29,154) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Aston Street,

Birmingham,

B4 7ET, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£22,575.00 (US$ 29,154) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Aston Street,

Birmingham,

B4 7ET, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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

IB:

29 points overall with 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level, including Mathematics and another STEM (a) listed subject.

We accept the QAA-recognised Access Diploma which must consist of at least 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at level 3; including at least 15 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics units and at least 15 credits at Level 3 in STEM (a) subject units.

Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirement.

The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course:

Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

Building Services Engineering for Construction

Onsite Construction

Design and Development for Engineering Manufacturing

Engineering Manufacturing Processing and Control

Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing

Additionally to our Level 3 requirement each applicant must meet a GCSE (level 2) requirements:

GCSE English Language or Literature minimum grade C/4

GCSE Mathematics minimum grade C/4

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.