BEng Product Design Engineering
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Engineering. Core topics include programming, computer architecture, control systems, statistics, mathematical modelling, engineering design, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. Industry-related projects use the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) framework. A year in industry or year abroad is available as an optional placement.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points. Additional requirements Requirement for a numerate subject at Level 3 (e.g maths, physics, computer science) and five GCSEs level 4/C or above including English, maths, and science.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 75%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Professional Engineering Skills
- Applied Mathematics and Programming
- Material Science and Testing
- Integrated Electro-mechanical Systems and Practices
- Statics and Dynamics
- Human Factors and User studies
- Sustainable Engineering Lifecycle
- Engineering Management
- Control and Instrumentation
- Modelling and Simulation for Engineers
- Future Engineering
- Engineering Research Practice
- Engineering Project
- Rapid Prototyping and Early Production Methods
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Product Design Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £34,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £3,000 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Product Design Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Product Design Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church 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 Product Design Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Product Design Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.