Design Engineering BEng/MEng

Overview
Why study design engineering with us
Our design engineering degree gives you the hands-on skills and project experience you need to gain a competitive edge in both the industrial and commercial fields of design engineering. With the option to study a three-year BEng, or a four-year MEng, our design engineering course gives you the skills, the knowledge, and the hands-on experience to put you at the forefront of the next generation of design engineers.

You’ll get to grips with the digital systems and software you need to gain an insight into electronics, mechatronics, robotics and networking solutions. Guided by guest lecturers and industry professionals you’ll get the help, advice and feedback you need to start building your professional portfolio while you study.

Build your design engineering skills
Our weekly guest lectures give you the chance to enhance your industry knowledge. You'll build contacts with some of the industry’s leading design experts and companies. We are uniquely linked with redLoop, Middlesex’s design and innovation centre, which each year gives a number of student interns the chance to develop their skills and professional competencies by working on live projects for real clients

You’ll enhance your career prospects through our networking events, work experience opportunities and the chance to showcase your work at design engineering competitions. You’ll also have the option to get a foot in the industry door with a paid, year-long work placement.

From your second year, you’ll have the option to carry on with your design engineering degree or transfer to a specialist robotics, electronics or mechatronics programme. If you’re applying for our four-year MEng course, you’ll also gain your masters qualification as soon as you successfully finish your undergraduate study.

The BEng course is accredited by the Institute of Engineering Designers.

Get the support you need to succeed
When it comes to support, you’ll be matched with a Personal Tutor to get the backing you need. You’ll also get support from our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants who have personal experience in your subject.

We’ll also give you the help you need to develop your exit portfolio, CV and career entry plan, to fully prepare you for a career in areas that range from design engineering and electrical engineering to mechanical engineering and CAD product design.