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BEng Product Design Engineering with a Year in Industry

University of Liverpool

About this course

BEng (Hons) in Engineering, spanning product design and manufacturing systems. Core topics include Engineering Design. Students undertake a professional industry placement year and complete an individual project.

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Institution
University of Liverpool
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Product Design Engineering with a Year in Industry
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
HW26
Typical offer
A-level ABB, IB 32
Median salary
£38,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4, 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 (any subject) alongside BB at A level including Mathematics and either Physics or Further Maths.; Acceptable at grade Distinction alongside BB in A Level Mathematics and a second science.; Not accepted without grade B in A Level Mathematics

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What students say

Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 94%
  • Learning opportunities: 91%
  • Assessment and feedback: 88%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 88%
  • Learning resources: 96%
  • Student voice: 90%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 75%
  • Left higher education: 25%

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 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 45%
  • Other HE qualification: 55%

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
  • SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING YEAR IN INDUSTRY
  • PRODUCT DESIGN GROUP PROJECT
  • MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
  • INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BEng Product Design Engineering with a Year in Industry 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 with a Year in Industry 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 with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool?

94% 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 with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool?

The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.

Is BEng Product Design Engineering with a Year in Industry 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 with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has a compulsory placement year.

How many students continue on BEng Product Design Engineering with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool?

75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.