BEng Design Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Engineering, covering mechanical engineering and product design. Core topics include Programming, Mathematical Modelling, and Engineering Design. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). An optional foundation year is available for students needing preparation for degree-level study.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 46%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 48%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 9%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 8%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 7%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 82%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 12%
- West Midlands: 47%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Design-Build-Test
- Materials and Manufacturing 1
- Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences
- Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Electronics 1
- Engineering Science 1
- Power Skills
- Interdisciplinary Design Project
- Engineering Science 2
- Materials and Manufacturing 2
- Advanced Mathematical Modelling
- Design Communications
- Advanced Design Innovation
- Integrated Design Project
- CDIO Team Project
- Integrated Placement Year
- Advanced Solid Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis
- Design Futures
- Design Sprint
- Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
- Engineering Design and the Environment
- Professional Engineering Practice
- Engineering Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Design Engineering at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £45,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Design Engineering at Aston University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Design Engineering at Aston University?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Design Engineering at Aston University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BEng Design Engineering at Aston University accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does BEng Design Engineering at Aston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Design Engineering at Aston University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.