Product Design Engineering

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

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BEng (Hons) Product Design Engineering Full-time

Product Design Engineering is a practical, industry-focused degree that combines engineering, design, and manufacturing. It prepares you to create innovative, functional, and user-centred products using modern digital workflows and advanced manufacturing technologies.

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Key course information

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

UCAS codeH800

Duration3 years

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LocationOn campus

Course summary

This course is a practical, industry-focused degree that combines engineering, design, and manufacturing. It prepares you to create innovative, functional, and user-centred products using modern digital workflows and advanced manufacturing technologies.

The course covers the full product development lifecycle, from concept generation and visualisation through to detailed engineering design, prototyping, testing, and preparation for manufacture. Key areas of study include:

Computer Aided Design (CAD) and simulation

Materials and manufacturing processes

Sustainable design

Rapid prototyping

Design for mass production.

You'll develop both creative and technical skills by applying engineering principles to real-world design challenges. You'll also be equipped with the creativity, technical expertise, and industry insight needed to succeed in modern engineering careers.

Learning is hands-on and project-based. You'll get involved in workshop activities, collaborative design projects, and iterative prototyping that reflect professional practice. You'll benefit from access to our Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing. This includes advanced 3D printers, 3D scanners, and industry-standard SolidWorks design and simulation software.

What makes us stand out is our strong industry links and supportive teaching environment. You'll learn in small groups from experienced academic staff, and the strong emphasis on practical skills means you'll graduate ready for employment.

We also encourage you to apply for an optional year-long industry placement. This will help you gain valuable professional experience and improve your employability. Guest speakers, industry engagement, and applied projects will further enrich your student experience.

After graduation, you can progress into careers such as:

Product design engineer

Design engineer

Manufacturing engineer

CAD specialist

Development engineer.

These can be across sectors including engineering, manufacturing, consumer products, automotive, and medical devices.

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What you'll study

Year 1Year 2Year 3

Ethics and Entrepreneurship in Product Design Core30 credits+

Do you want to create innovative products that not only succeed in the market but also make a positive impact? This dynamic module equips you with the ethical framework needed to design responsibly. It blends entrepreneurship with sustainability, inclusivity, and social responsibility. By the end of this module you'll:

Develop products that align profit with purpose

Apply ethical decision-making in real-world design challenges

Stand out as a forward-thinking entrepreneur who prioritises people and the planet.

Why this module matters

In today’s world, consumers demand transparency, sustainability, and fairness. Entrepreneurs who integrate ethics into design gain a competitive edge while driving meaningful change. This module challenges you to think beyond profit – designing products that respect user privacy, embrace accessibility, and minimise environmental harm.

Key topics covered:

User privacy and data ethics: Collect only what’s necessary, secure user data, and ensure consent

Accessibility and inclusive design: Create products that work for everyone, free from bias

Sustainable innovation: Reduce waste, rethink materials, and design for the planet

Honest marketing: Promote products truthfully, avoiding manipulation.

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.

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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.

How you'll learn

You’ll learn through a blend of practical and theory-based teaching. This reflects professional engineering practice. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, studio and workshop sessions, and group-based project work. These sessions allow you to explore key engineering and design concepts while developing practical skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.

We offer small-group teaching where possible. This enables regular interaction with academic staff and your peers. One-to-one and group feedback sessions are part of the course and give you opportunities to discuss your progress, refine your ideas, and improve your technical and design skills. Collaborative projects encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills that are essential for industry.

Assessments vary and are designed to reflect the types of tasks you’ll encounter in professional practice. Assessment methods include design portfolios, practical project work, presentations, technical reports, and written coursework such as essays. Some modules also include time-constrained assessments.

If you choose the optional placement year, assessment is based on professional performance, reflective reports, and employer feedback. This lets you demonstrate your development in a real engineering environment.

Our balanced approach to teaching and assessment ensures you graduate with strong technical knowledge, practical experience, and the confidence to succeed in product design engineering careers.

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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 maths or physics.

Please note we do not accept AS/A Level General Studies.

The overall grade for the T Level must be a pass with a core grade C or above in a science-related subject.

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

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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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.

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).

Applications are open from 1 October to 31 May.

When will I receive my award?

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

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.

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

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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