Product Design and Manufacture BEng

University of Nottingham

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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University of Nottingham

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

H700

Campuses

Nottingham

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 33,000 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Product Design and Manufacture BEng

About

Course overview

You will take a broad range of modules to develop practical design skills and knowledge in key areas, including:

manufacturing
materials
ergonomics
marketing

Project work is a key part of the course, responding to challenges in a variety of sectors such as medical, automotive, packaging, appliances and electronic goods and many more. Projects enable you to take a realistic approach to design, utilising your taught knowledge of manufacturing and engineering principles. You’ll develop products and components that are appropriate for mass manufacture and consider commercial factors.

Our courses are delivered by academic staff who have industrial experience, in conjunction with Product Designers who currently work in industrial roles. This ensures that our course is relevant to the current needs of employers. Explore our product design and manufacture end of year show.

Why choose this course?

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers, and Institution of Engineering Technology
Ranked 1st in the Russell Group for the National Student Survey 2024
Top 10 in the UK for Manufacturing and Production Engineering (The Complete University Guide 2025)
Top 100 World University for Engineering and Technology, and Architecture and Built Environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
Athena SWAN Gold Award
Study a curriculum based on industry needs, as advised by our Industrial Advisory Board (IAB)
Benefit from sector leading facilities, including rapid prototyping workshops, high quality design studio spaces, and Virtual Reality
Focus on both manufacturing and design
Learn from experts, including external design tutors who work in industry

Important information

This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

IB score: 30 Points overall or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certifcates IB requirements:

One of HL5 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, HL5 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or SL7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level.

IELTS:

6.0 w/ no less than 5.5 in ea.

High school qualifications:

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country

A level: ABB/BBBB including B in maths Required subjects:

Maths is required.

Art or design and technology are also desirable as 2nd subjects for the course but are not required.

It is possible to transfer to the MEng during the course subject to satisfactory progression.

GCSE English grade 4 (C).

Excluded subjects:

General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills.

Additional entry requirements:

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Non-UK entry requirements:

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently, we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:

Advanced Diploma
BTEC Nationals

The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example, you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please also see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

BTEC Nationals

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering – DDD including Distinction in units:

Engineering Principles
Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and
Further Engineering Maths

Applicants who are predicted DDD or higher with Distinction in required units will be considered for Year 1 entry as above. Applicants with lower overall predictions or lower grades in required units should apply for our Engineering and Physical Sciences foundation course (H100).

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering or Science and A levels – DDD + B in A level Maths

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Engineering or Science and A Levels – DD + B in A Level Maths

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering or Science and A Levels – D + BB including A Level Maths

Access to HE Diploma

Unfortunately the Access to HE Diploma is not accepted for entry on to this course. Applicants with Access to HE Diploma courses should apply for our Engineering and Physical Science Foundation course (H100).

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

Career

You will gain the practical and theoretical skills needed to design commercially viable products and services within the industrial design sector. Your skill set will be well suited to both small design-based consultancy roles as well as large multinational organisations. In addition, your abilities in communication, problem solving, and creative thinking will make you highly employable in several alternative roles.

Our graduates work for a diverse range of employment sectors with companies including: