Product Design Engineering with a Year in Industry
UCAS code HW26
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start date and application deadlines
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- Start date
About this course
This programme brings together the disciplines of design engineering and new product development allowing you the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and professional skills in real-life engineering practice.
Introduction
You’ll study core engineering subjects such as solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, materials and electronics and computer programming. Alongside, you’ll learn product design techniques such as design communication, human factors, product development and project management. These foundations will give you an understanding of the science that underpins product design engineering.
Then, you’ll move on to advanced engineering science, working on complex design engineering projects that reflect real-life in industry. Unique to this programme is a 300-hour individual product design engineering project on a topic of your choice, demonstrating design and engineering knowledge as well as practical design skills.
What you'll learn
- Disciplines of design engineering and new product development
- Work on complex design engineering projects that reflect real-life in industry
- 300-hour individual product design engineering project on a topic of your choice
Course content
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Year one
In year one you will study the core engineering subjects that provide fundamental knowledge of engineering science alongside product design techniques that underpins the practice of product design engineering.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year two
In year two you will continue to study core engineering subjects solidifying the fundamental knowledge of engineering science in these subjects.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year in industry
You will spend a year of your degree on a work placement, approved by the School of Engineering, normally in an engineering or design-relevant industry or role. The Product Design Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng (Hons) programme is available to all students*. While the School of Engineering and the University will provide the necessary support and guidance, it is the responsibility of the student to secure an industrial placement. Applicants should note that industrial placements are highly sought after and competition to be accepted into one can be significant. They therefore cannot be guaranteed. Students who fail to secure a suitable placement offer will transfer back to the standard version of the programme without a year in industry.
*Overseas students are applicable, though restrictions may apply.
Modules
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING YEAR IN INDUSTRY (ENGG299) | 120 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year four
In your final year, you move on to study advanced engineering science and work on complex design engineering projects that reflect real-life in industry.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Teaching and assessment
How you'll learn
We are leading the UK’s involvement in the international Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) initiative – an innovative educational framework for producing the next generation of engineers.
Our degree programmes encompass the development of a holistic, systems approach to engineering. Technical knowledge and skills are complemented by a sound appreciation of the life-cycle processes involved in engineering and an awareness of the ethical, safety, environmental, economic, and social considerations involved in practicing as a professional engineer.
You will be taught through a combination of face-to-face teaching in group lectures, laboratory sessions, tutorials, and seminars. Our programmes include a substantial practical component, with an increasing emphasis on project work as you progress through to the final year. You will be supported throughout by an individual academic adviser.
How you're assessed
Assessment takes many forms, each appropriate to the learning outcomes of the particular module studied. The main modes of assessment are coursework and examination. Depending on the modules taken, you may encounter project work, presentations (individual and/or group), and specific tests or tasks focused on solidifying learning outcomes.
Liverpool Hallmarks
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:
- Digital fluency
- Confidence
- Global citizenship
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
- Research-connected teaching
- Active learning
- Authentic assessment
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
Entry requirements
The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| A levels |
BBC (including Mathematics: B and ) |
| BTEC Level 3 national extended diploma |
DDM and Mathematics grade B at A Level. |
| BTEC combinations |
BTEC National Extended Certificate M plus BB including Mathematics grade B and a second science grade B at A level. |
| Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced |
C in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus BB at A level to include Mathematics grade B and another A level grade B. |
| Access |
Pass relevant Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits with 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit |
Course options
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
Global opportunities
University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide.
Year in China
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.
- Learn Chinese
- Study in a bustling world heritage city
- Improve employment prospects
- Study Chinese culture
- 30 minutes from Shanghai
- Learn new skills
Summer abroad
Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
- Spend a summer abroad in addition to your degree programme
- Study abroad without adding an extra year
- Choose any summer between your first and final year of study
- Get the chance to study subjects outside your discipline
Where can I spend a summer abroad on this course?
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- South Korea
Year in industry
This course is also available without an included year in industry.
View Product Design Engineering BEng (Hons)
To spend a year in industry, you'll need to secure a placement with an organisation. If you're unable to find a placement, you'll continue with the standard version of the course without a year in industry.
Language study
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
- A dedicated languages degree
- A language as a joint or major/minor degree
- Language modules (selected degrees)
- Language classes alongside your studies
Study as a master's degree
This course is also available as a five year MEng programme.
View Product Design Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng
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Suppporting your learning
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
- Careers and employability support, including help with career planning, understanding the job market and strengthening your networking skills
- A dedicated student services team can help you get assistance with your studies, help with health and wellbeing, and access to financial advice
- Confidential counselling and support to help students with personal problems affecting their studies and general wellbeing
- Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.
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Careers and employability
Our research-led teaching ensures that we incorporate the latest advances in cutting-edge engineering research and our graduates have found employment in a wide range of international industries and organisations.
Recent graduates have gone on to work for companies in the following industries:
- Engineering and Infrastructure: ABB Ltd, Arup, Atkins, Balfour Beatty, Bentley, Corus, Halcrow, Laing O’Rourke, Mott Macdonald, Mouchel, Ramboll, Royal Haskoning, Siemens, Tarmac.
- Aerospace and Aviation: Airbus, British Airways, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce.
- Construction and Project Management: Costain, Metronet Rail.
- Defence and Military: BAE Systems, British Army, RAF (Royal Air Force), Royal Navy.
- Energy and Utilities: BMI, National Grid Transco, National Nuclear Laboratory, United Utilities.
- Government organizations: Government organisations (not specifically listed), Highways Agency, Network Rail.
- Glass and Materials: Pilkington.
- Technology and Research: QinetiQ.