BEng Product Design Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Product Design Engineering, a robotics engineering degree exploring the intersection of creative design and technical mechanics. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Project Management, Engineering Design, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can choose between a three-year full-time study path or a four-year option incorporating a professional placement year. The first year establishes core competencies through Mathematics for Product Design Engineering, Applied Engineering, Engineering Science, Product Design Methods, Integrated Product Design, and Materials and Manufacturing Processes. The second year advances technical capability via Energy Demand & Engineering Science, Engineering Modelling and Software, Machine Design: From Concept to Control, Manufacturing Processes and Digital Production Technologies, Application of Product Design, and Human Measurement and Experimental Design. In the final year, students complete an Individual Project alongside Engineering Systems and Management, and can tailor their studies through optional modules covering topics such as Organisation Structure and Strategy, Sustainable Product Lifecycle Engineering, Computer Aided Engineering, Product Innovation Management, Metrology, Additive for Healthcare and Innovation, Machine Learning and AI for Engineering, Horizon Technologies for Sport and Health, Material Performance and Failure, Laser and Energy-Assisted Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Automation and Control, and Design Methods and Communication.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Maths and either Physics or Design and Technology (Design Engineering/Engineering Design/Product Design). IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) including HL Maths and either Design Technology or Physics at HL. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD in a relevant subject plus A level Maths at Grade B. Grades DD in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering plus Grades BB from two A levels. Grade D in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grades AB from two A levels. A level subjects: All offers include Maths and either Physics or Design and Technology (Design Engineering/Engineering Design/Product Design). Preferred BTEC: Engineering, Manufacturing or Mechanical.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BEng Product Design Engineering (H715) at Loughborough University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 19%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- 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, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics for Product Design Engineering
- Applied Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Product Design Methods
- Integrated Product Design
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Energy Demand & Engineering Science
- Engineering Modelling and Software
- Machine Design: From Concept to Control
- Manufacturing Processes and Digital Production Technologies
- Application of Product Design
- Human Measurement and Experimental Design
- Engineering Systems and Management
- Individual Project
- Organisation Structure and Strategy
- Sustainable Product Lifecycle Engineering
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Product Innovation Management
- Metrology
- Additive for Healthcare and Innovation
- Machine Learning and AI for Engineering
- Horizon Technologies for Sport and Health
- Material Performance and Failure
- Laser and Energy-Assisted Manufacturing Processes
- Manufacturing Automation and Control
- Design Methods and Communication
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Product Design Engineering at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,500 and £52,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Production and manufacturing engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Product Design Engineering at Loughborough University do next?
80% 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 Loughborough University?
85% 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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is BEng Product Design Engineering at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. 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 Loughborough University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Product Design Engineering at Loughborough University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.