Design Engineering Top-Up BSc (Hons)
Bournemouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Design Engineering Top-Up BSc (Hons) and other courses in Anthropology at Bournemouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH15
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anthropology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £19500 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30000 | £16500 - £23000 | £19000 - £27500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23516 | £21086 | £25186 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20611 - £27195 | £15914 - £26736 | £19208 - £32667 |
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Course Description
This course brings together sophisticated computer tools, engineering and creativity to produce design engineers for the twenty-first century.
Why study BSc (Hons) Design Engineering (Top-up) at BU?
- Learn to use the latest solid modelling, rendering and product simulation tools to create and evaluate your own designs
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the engineering principles underlying the product development process
- Based on an individual project, you’ll have access to cutting-edge facilities in our Innovation Centre including 3D scanners and printers, modern manufacturing & technical workshops and prototyping facilities
- Display your design project in your final year and exhibit it at our annual Festival of Design & Engineering.
- You’ll be career-ready with 90% of our graduates in employment or further education after 15 months (source DiscoverUni 2021).
Course accreditation
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers and Institution of Mechanical Engineers as meeting the academic requirement, in full, for Incorporated Engineer registration for intakes between 2019-2023.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Design Engineering Top-Up BSc (Hons) at Bournemouth University
| 20% | Finance Professionals |
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
A Foundation degree accredited to Partial Ieng/EngTech level or academic qualifications that have been approved at Partial Ieng/Eng Tech level through the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) Education and Training Committee or equivalent.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Design Engineering Top-Up BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £18800 | year 1 |
| International | £18800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.
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Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Bournemouth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Bournemouth University in related subject specific rankings.
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About Bournemouth University
Established in 1976, Bournemouth University is located in the coastal town of Poole, South West England. Just 20 minutes away from Bournemouth Beach by bicycle, this university has earned itself numerous awards as both a provider of education and of employment. Apart from their reputable courses and programmes that they offer, Bournemouth University gives particular importance to their more than 130 student clubs on-site, which they believe are essential for keeping students happy, as well as giving them the means to add new skills and experiences to their resumes. Bournemouth University has plenty of restaurants, bars, and retail options nearby and the location is great for those who enjoy strolls near the seaside and a pleasant and different social life.
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Student composition of Bournemouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Bournemouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12520
- postgraduates:
- 2740
- Total:
- 15260
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Product Design Engineering BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | 66% | 1% | 16% | £9250 | £21470 £23615 | 122 | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time |
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Product Design Engineering BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | 75% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £16100 | 132 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Design Engineering BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 53% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £18800 | 137 | Poole | On campus Full-time |
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Product Design Engineering BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £27250 | - | Loughborough | On campus Full-time |
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Product Design Engineering (with a Year in Industry) BEng (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 73% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £22000 | 158 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
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Product Design Engineering BEng (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 73% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £22000 | 158 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
