Sustainable Design Engineering

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BEng (Hons) Sustainable Design Engineering September 2027/28 Full-time | University of Sunderland

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BEng (Hons) Sustainable Design Engineering Full-time

This course will introduce you to a range of engineering systems and concepts. It will prepare you to work in the modern world of engineering and gain a deeper understanding of the discipline.

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Key course information

Start date/study mode:September 2027September 2027 Integrated Foundation Year

UCAS codeH110

Duration3 years

Fee (UK)£10,050

Fee (Int)£18,500

LocationOn campus

Course summary

We'll introduce you to a selection of analytical and management techniques. You'll gain the tools to apply these techniques according to the recognised ethical requirements expected of professional engineers.

Topics of study include:

Sustainable engineering

Smart factories

Manufacturing systems design

Digital technologies

You'll have access to our full range of engineering laboratories and workshops. Here, you'll develop your skills using specialist equipment, accessible both on and off-campus. This will help to prepare you for the world of professional engineering.

After graduating you'll be able to work in a variety of sectors. This could include:

Aerospace

Automotive

Oil and gas

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Digital Technologies for Engineering Core30 credits+

Want to learn the tools every engineer needs? This module helps you build the core skills to succeed in your studies and future career. You’ll learn how to find reliable sources, reference your work, and avoid plagiarism – so you can write clearly and confidently. You’ll also learn how to create professional reports, use spreadsheets to test ideas, and apply modelling tools to solve real problems. In the design section, you’ll sketch, build, and test simple systems, even writing basic code and connecting it to hardware. By the end, you’ll have the essential skills to think like an engineer, solve problems, and turn your ideas into working solutions.

Engineering Design Fundamentals Core30 credits+

Ready to start your engineering journey? This module is built for first-year students and gives you the key skills to solve real-world problems with confidence. You’ll explore engineering design, materials science, and computer programming while building your creative thinking. Learn how to solve problems step-by-step, choose the right materials, and understand their impact on the planet. You’ll also grow your coding skills, which are essential in modern engineering. With a strong focus on sustainability, you’ll see how engineers protect the environment through smart design and recycling. Through a mix of lectures, workshops, and hands-on projects, you’ll gain practical experience and a solid foundation for your future.

Mechanical Principles Core30 credits+

Curious how maths and mechanics shape the world around us? This module builds your core engineering skills and gives you the tools to tackle real-world problems with confidence. You’ll explore key topics like algebra, equations, trigonometry, vectors, and basic calculus – including differentiation. It’s all designed to strengthen your problem-solving and help you feel confident working with numbers. In mechanics, you’ll learn how forces, stress, and motion affect materials and machines. From Newton’s laws to bending and twisting, you’ll see how engineering principles apply to everything that moves. By the end, you’ll have a strong foundation in the maths and mechanics every engineer needs.

Electronic and Electrical Principles Core30 credits+

Ever wondered how electricity powers everything from phones to cars? This hands-on module helps you understand how electrical circuits and electronics work, starting with the basics of voltage, current, and power. You’ll work with components like resistors, capacitors, and inductors, DC circuits, AC circuits and new concepts like frequency and impedance. You’ll also explore how diodes and transistors work and build simple electronic circuits of your own. You’ll learn to stay safe, take accurate measurements, and solve issues like noise and interference. By the end, you’ll have the skills to design, test, and improve electrical systems – and maybe even create something new.

Smart Factories Core30 credits+

Interested in robots and how smart factories work? This module takes you inside the future of manufacturing. You’ll explore how robots, 3D printing, and smart machines are changing how things are made. Learn how to use programmable controllers, work with robotics, and see how everything connects in modern factories. Get ready to build the skills you need for Industry 4.0 and beyond.

Sustainable Engineering Core30 credits+

Want to play a part in building a cleaner, greener world? Explore how to design systems that use resources smartly and protect the planet. Learn how to balance people’s needs while caring for the environment. By mixing ideas about nature, money, and communities, you’ll discover how engineers create solutions that last for the future.

Engineering and Operations Management Core30 credits+

Step into the fast-moving world of operations management. Explore how products are designed, launched, and managed from start to finish. You’ll discover how to predict demand and manage stock using smart tools like Economic Order Quantity while planning capacity and handling supply chain and logistics. Gain an insight into the future of manufacturing with Industry 4.0 and digital technology driving new innovations.

Interdisciplinary Group Project Core30 credits+

Ready to explore, experiment, and solve real problems? In this hands-on module, you’ll work in a team to carry out your own research project. Choose a topic that interests you – either from expert suggestions or your own idea – and dive into real engineering challenges. You’ll start with background research, then plan how to explore your idea through experiments, computer tools, or simulations. Along the way, you’ll test your thinking, analyse results, and decide what they mean. As you progress, you’ll build key skills in teamwork, time management, and research. By the end, you’ll feel more confident tackling complex problems and thinking like a professional engineer.

Placement Year* Optional120 credits+

Have you wondered how a placement year can shape your future? This opportunity gives you the chance to gain real work experience while you study. You'll work in a role, organisation, or industry that matches your interests, helping you understand graduate-level work and build professional contacts. You'll also see how the knowledge from your course links to industry and society, while thinking about your own strengths and areas for growth. The placement is not only about developing skills. It also helps you plan your future and understand how your learning supports success after graduation.

Advanced Maintenance Practice Core30 credits+

How do the big companies keep everything working behind the scenes? Dive into smart ways to manage and fix equipment using the latest technology and data-driven tools. Explore key strategies like TPM, RCM, and CBM, and see how Industry 4.0 is changing the game with smart systems and automation. Learn to balance maintenance plans with realistic limits like cost, business goals, and the environment. As a result, you'll build the skills to make smart decisions and share your ideas through clear, professional reports.

Digital Manufacturing and Production Systems Core30 credits+

Interested in bringing smart tech into the world of manufacturing? Dive into learning about digital tools and improve how things are made. You’ll learn how to solve real problems, boost efficiency, and lead change in smart factories. From improving a single process to transforming a whole factory, you’ll get the skills to shape the future of Industry 4.0.

Applied Engineering and Manufacturing Techniques Core30 credits+

Build your leadership, communication, and decision-making skills while learning how key business areas like marketing, HR, and finance work. Take on real-life challenges focusing on risk, ethics, and strategy. Discover how to plan and manage projects using tools like Gantt charts and critical path analysis. Explore smart maintenance strategies like RCM, TPM, and CBM, and use cutting-edge tech – including AI, vibration testing, and thermal imaging. Want to boost efficiency? Learn how Lean Manufacturing and Just-In-Time systems help reduce waste and improve performance. By the end, you’ll be ready to lead projects, solve problems, and drive progress in engineering and business.

Project Core30 credits+

Lead an original engineering project from start to finish and demonstrate everything you’ve learned so far. Identify a problem, craft a detailed project plan, and conduct cutting-edge research. Through hands-on experiments or theory-based work, you’ll develop innovative solutions while carefully documenting your progress. You’ll finish with a professional report that shows your skills in planning, analysis, and problem-solving. Want real-world experience? Industry-based projects are encouraged to gain invaluable real-world experience and impress future employers.

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Teaching methods include seminars, tutorials, groupwork, and interdisciplinary group work teaming up with mechanical and electrical students.

You'll be assessed in a variety of ways, including online assessment, coursework, group work, and laboratory demonstrations. There are no examinations as part of this course.

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Entry requirements

OverviewInternational Requirements

Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. A Levels must include Mathematics or Physics. Please note we do not accept AS/A Level General Studies.

We accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

See how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator(opens in new tab).

Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

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Entry requirements for Hong Kong

140 – 240 points from HKALE

200 – 300 points from A Level

International Baccalaureate (IB)

27-30 points

Minimum level 3 in 5 HKDSE subjects

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Fees and finance support

UK£10,050

International£18,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2027/28 will be £10,050. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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If you currently serve (or have recently served) within the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence's ELCAS scheme may be able to help cover your funding for this course. Read more about funding for Armed Forces personnel.

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Scholarships and bursaries

We want everyone to be able to access Higher Education, no matter your background or circumstances. Scholarships and bursaries are free financial awards that you don't need to pay back.

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UndergraduateAlumni Funded

University of Sunderland Bursary+

What is it?

Our bursary is designed to support students who are underrepresented in higher education and who may face additional financial challenges. The bursary supports eligible students with essential costs, enabling them to focus on their studies and university experience.

Who is this for?

To be eligible for the bursary, you must be a ‘home’ or ‘overseas island’ student on an eligible full-time course and meet the criteria for one of the following priority groups:

Tier one:

Students with an annual household income of £30,000 or less who live in a low participation neighbourhood (POLAR4 quantile 1 – check your eligibility by postcode(opens in new tab))

From a UK island (Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, and Islands of Scotland).

Tier two:

Students with caring responsibilities

Members of the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen or Boater (GTRSB) community

Refugees

Students eligible for free school meals in secondary school (Years 7–11).

Tier three:

Care-experienced students

Students estranged from both parents or carers and aged under 25 at the start of the course.

How much will I get?

Tier one students – £500 each year

Tier two students – £750 each year

Tier three students – £2,000 each year.

You'll receive payment in the following instalments:

Tier 1: £250 in November 2027 and April 2028

Tier 2: £375 in November 2027 and April 2028

Tier 3: £500 in November 2027, January 2028, April 2028, and July 2028.

Students enrolled on MBChB Medicine and eligible for the University of Sunderland Bursary will also receive both:

An additional cash award of £1,000 in year one

An additional cash award of £1,000 in year five.

How do I apply?

The bursary is automatically awarded to students who meet the eligibility criteria following a checking and verification process after enrolment.

See the University of Sunderland Bursary guidance notes and the University of Sunderland Bursary Medicine guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Impact Scholarship+

Through our Impact Scholarship, we want to recognise students who embody our core values:

Innovative

Excellent

Collaborative

Inclusive

Inspiring.

This award celebrates those who stand out and strive to make a positive impact, both in their studies and the wider University community.

Our Impact Scholarship is for anyone who demonstrates our core values within their UCAS personal statement.

To be considered for the scholarship, you must also:

Apply to the University by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown on your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

Enrol on your course by 6 October 2027.

The scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study. You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in November 2027

£500 in February 2028.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. The scholarship is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Personal statements will be reviewed to see how well they reflect our values.

See the Impact Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Tees Valley Travel Award+

We understand that travel costs can be an additional expense when starting university. The Tees Valley Travel Award has been established to support eligible students with the cost of travel to and from university.

Our Tees Valley Travel Award is for students progressing directly from one of the following colleges in the Tees Valley area:

Hartlepool College of Further Education

Hartlepool Sixth Form College

Middlesbrough College

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College.

You must have successfully completed one of the following qualifications at one of those colleges in 2026/27:

A Level 3 qualification

An eligible Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND).

To be considered for the travel award, you must also:

Apply to the University of Sunderland by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

This award provides £1,500 in each year of study to help with your travel costs while studying at the University.

You’ll receive the full £1,500 in November each year.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our Tees Valley Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the Tees Valley Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Scholarship+

Designed to reward dedication and support progression into higher education, our First Choice Scholarship recognises those who fully engage with the First Choice Progression scheme. The scholarship is designed to support dedicated students to take the next step in their academic journey.

Our First Choice Scholarship is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

There are ten scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study.

You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in February 2028

No application is required, the scholarship will be automatically awarded. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Due to the limited number of scholarships available, recipients will be chosen using a computerised generator. This process will select ten students at random to be provisionally awarded the scholarship.

See the First Choice Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Travel Award+

Our First Choice Travel Award is designed to help with travel costs and associated expenses, ensuring you can focus on making the most of your university experience in your first year of study.

Our First Choice Travel Award is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our First Choice Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the First Choice Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Sir Tom Cowie Sunderland Award+

A scholarship of £12,500. This scholarship is funded by philanthropic donors.

Who can apply?

Full-time undergraduate students studying a discipline related to business or education, and who are at the end of their penultimate year (second year for a standard course or third year for a four-year course), and on track for a First or 2:1. You must be from the immediate Sunderland area and demonstrate financial need.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account. For more information and scholarship criteria, visit the Philanthropy team website(opens in new tab).

When can I apply?

Applications normally close at the end of May prior to the academic year you wish to receive the scholarship.

How will I be paid?

Funding is paid via the University’s Development Trust, and payment will be agreed at the point of award.

For further information, please contact: philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

Chancellor's Scholarship+

One award is available annually with a total value of £8,000, which includes a £5,000 cash bursary, paid summer internship, work shadowing expenses, a dedicated mentor, and an additional opportunity pot (up to £500).

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU, or overseas students studying at Level 2 at our Sunderland or London Campus. Some courses are ineligible. Please ensure you read the eligibility criteria(opens in new tab) before applying.

Applications close on 17 April 2026.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account(opens in new tab).

For further information, contact philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships+

Four annual scholarships of up to £750 each are available thanks to a generous donation in memory of Mary and Brian Archer, who both taught at the University.

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU or overseas students studying at our Sunderland or London Campus. This award does not support PhD study or IT equipment.

Up to £750.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account.

Applications are open from 1 October to 31 May.

When will I receive my award?

Scholarships are normally awarded within four weeks of the application deadline.

Futures Fund+

A selection of scholarships to support students in developing their careers and aspirations. The Futures Fund supports activities across three key areas: excellence, experience, and employability.

There is at least one type of award available for each group below:

Undergraduate home students

Sunderland Campus

London Campus

Recent alumni (up to three years from graduating)

University of Sunderland staff

Postgraduate home students

We also have specific pots of funding for students studying the following courses and levels:

Undergraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Postgraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Undergraduate Engineering students

Pharmacy students experiencing financial hardship

Postgraduate ceramics students

The amount rewarded will depend on the scholarship.

Current Students can apply for this scholarship using their University e:Vision account. Alumni and staff can complete the application form on the Philanthropy team website(opens in new tab).

Receipt of your award will depend on the award you apply for.

Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship+

The Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, generously funded through a philanthropic donation, supports an eligible undergraduate student to fulfil their athletic potential while studying at university.

Who is it for?

To be considered for the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, you must:

Participate in a sport recognised by BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport)

Have been selected within the last 18 months to compete at regional, national, or international level

Be recognised as an Elite Athlete by the University of Sunderland.

There is one scholarship available.

The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression):

£2,000 cash payment

A tuition fee discount of 20%

A 20% discount on university-managed accommodation

Specialist support, including mentoring, sports massage and physiotherapy, gym access, strength and conditioning, nutritional advice, and lifestyle management.

You can apply via the e:Vision portal(opens in new tab). Your username is your student number, which can be found on all correspondence you have received from the University. If you're unsure of your student number, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.

Once logged in, click on the e:Vision homepage and select ‘Search the scholarships and funding catalogue’.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 25 October 2026. Once the deadline has passed, we are not permitted to accept any further applications. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award.

See the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

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