Design Engineering - BEng (Hons)

Aston University, Birmingham

**Ignite your creativity and engineering capabilities by studying our design engineering degree, where innovation meets practicality for real-world change.****Course outline**This dynamic course, accredited* by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), 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.**Key benefits**- Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).- Excellent prospects – Ranked 8th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Mechanical Engineering Complete University Guide, 2025)- Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.- Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)- Highly ranked - Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (Guardian, 2025)- Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)- Experiential learning - Design, build and race at Silverstone a single-seat racing car in IMechE’s national competition, Formula Student.**Where can this degree take me?**The transferable skills that our design engineering programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:- Application engineer- Research and development graduate engineer- Head of curriculum- Assistant digital engineer- Tax associate- Graduate project manager- Graduate quality engineerOur graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Balfour Beatty, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), Leonardo, Fabrio Design, Technical Services (UK), Faurecia Group, and Laing O'Rourke.**Professional accreditation***This programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.

Engineering and Innovation