BEng Product Design Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Engineering, combining the traditional discipline of design engineering with new product development. Core topics include Engineering Design. Students undertake an individual project and a product design group project in later stages.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall and no score less than 4 and including a minimum of 5 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics, or pass the IB Diploma with 6,5,5 in three Higher Level subjects (including HL Mathematics and HL Physics). BTEC: Acceptable at grade Distinction alongside BB in A Level Mathematics and a second science.; Distinction Distinction in relevant BTEC considered alongside A Level Mathematics grade B. Accepted BTECs include Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Engineering.; Not accepted without grade B in A Level Mathematics.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 98 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 63%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 6%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Information Technology Professionals: 4%
- Skilled trades occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 86%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 62%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 48%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Other HE qualification: 60%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES 1
- PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING: A SKILLS TOOLKIT
- INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING MATERIALS
- ENERGY SCIENCE
- SOLIDS & STRUCTURES 2
- HUMAN FACTORS IN PRODUCT DESIGN
- ENGINEERING DESIGN
- ENGINEERING MATERIALS PROCESSING & SELECTION
- PRODUCT DESIGN GROUP PROJECT
- MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
- INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Product Design Engineering at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £45,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Product Design Engineering at University of Liverpool 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 University of Liverpool?
96% 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 University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BEng Product Design Engineering at University of Liverpool 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 Product Design Engineering at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Product Design Engineering at University of Liverpool?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.