BSc Technology with Design
About this course
BSc (Hons) Technology with Design is an undergraduate degree blending engineering, technology, and product design and development. Core topics include Control Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. The four-year programme includes a compulsory industrial placement year and holds accreditation from the Institution of Engineering Designers, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules including Visual Investigation, Design Research and Cultural Contexts 1, Engineering Mathematics, The Global Engineer, Materials and Manufacturing 1, and Introduction to Technology with Design. The second year advances technical and creative capabilities with compulsory study in Design Communication, Design Knowledge, Manufacturing Systems, Automation, Design and CAE 2, and Materials and Manufacturing 2. During the third year, students undertake a compulsory industrial placement or enterprise placement. The final year centers on advanced execution and commercialisation through compulsory modules such as Major project - Product Design, Design and Industry, Advanced CAE, and The Nature of Innovation, alongside optional subjects including Environmental Engineering and Smart Manufacturing Technologies.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC To include Grade B in one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering or Double Award Science/Applied Science.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 25%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 90%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Other HE qualification: 60%
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.
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes).
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
Modules
- Visual Investigation
- Design Research and Cultural Contexts 1
- Engineering Mathematics
- The Global Engineer
- Materials and Manufacturing 1
- Introduction to Technology with Design
- Design Communication
- Design Knowledge
- Manufacturing Systems
- Automation
- Design and CAE 2
- Materials and Manufacturing 2
- Enterprise Placement Year
- Industrial Placement
- International Academic Studies
- Study USA
- Major project - Product Design
- Design and Industry
- Advanced CAE
- The Nature of Innovation
- Environmental Engineering
- Smart Manufacturing Technologies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Technology with Design at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £33,000. The £30,500 median after fifteen months is £2,500 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Technology with Design at Ulster University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Technology with Design at Ulster University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Technology with Design at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Technology with Design at Ulster 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. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes). Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
Does BSc Technology with Design at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Technology with Design at Ulster University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.