BEng Design Engineering
About this course
BEng in Design Engineering, an engineering degree exploring product development, processes, and design methodology. The course features a common first year followed by design-focussed units covering conceptual design, detail design, analysis, and manufacturing processes. Students conclude their studies with a group-based design project completed in partnership with industry.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including A*A in any order in Mathematics and a STEM-related subject. STEM-related subjects include: Chemistry; Physics; Further Mathematics; Biology; Computer Science; Electronics; and Design & Technology (Product Design or Design Engineering). IB: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7, 6 (in any order) at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and a STEM-related subject including: Chemistry; Physics; Further Mathematics; Biology; Computer Science; Electronics; and Design & Technology (Product Design or Design Engineering) BTEC: D*DD in either Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent), or in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Applicants taking Engineering BTEC may be invited to take the University of Bristol mathematics test in place of A-level Mathematics Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BEng Design Engineering (H105) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 40%
- Wales: 10%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Design Engineering at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £48,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £39,500 and £77,500. The £48,500 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Design Engineering at University of Bristol do next?
75% 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 University of Bristol?
93% 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 University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 189 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Design Engineering at University of Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.