BSc Design
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Engineering. Core topics include Systems Design, Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Engineering Design, and Design & Creative Practice. The programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and offers an optional placement year. Final-year students undertake a self-directed major project encompassing research, development, and prototyping.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 2 or HL 2
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 74%: 25 offers from 34 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 56 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 385 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 52%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 88%
- Foundation course: 6%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes) and partially meeting the requirements for Chartered Technological Product Designer (CTPD).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design Process and Research
- Design Communication
- Computer Based Design
- Creative Engineering Practice
- Introduction to Mechanics
- Materials and Manufacturing
- Design Practice and Minor Projects
- UX Design and Graphics
- Digital Design and Prototyping
- Fundamentals of Design for Sustainability
- Fundamentals of Innovation
- Design for Manufacturing and Advanced CAD
- Research
- Development
- Advanced UX and Interaction Design Project
- Embedded Systems for Product Design Project
- Advanced Design for Sustainability Project
- Advanced Design Innovation Project
- Integrated Human Factors Project
- Product Design Engineering Analysis Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Design at Brunel University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £48,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Design at Brunel University of London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Design at Brunel University of London?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Design at Brunel University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Design at Brunel University of London?
74% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 25 offers from 34 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Design at Brunel University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes) and partially meeting the requirements for Chartered Technological Product Designer (CTPD).
Does BSc Design at Brunel University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Design at Brunel University of London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.