BEng Engineering Design
Course overview
The Buckinghamshire New University BEng Engineering Design with Foundation is a programme designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills for solving complex engineering challenges, starting with a preparatory year. The foundation year aims to develop academic study skills and build confidence, allowing students to identify their strengths and areas for growth before progressing to the degree. The overall curriculum places a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and emerging technologies, ensuring graduates possess crucial industry insights.
This practical course incorporates innovation and creativity throughout all stages of learning. Students gain extensive knowledge of professional ethics and societal values within engineering. The programme provides access to modern facilities, including mechanical, materials, and automation laboratories, and involves project-based learning to simulate a technical workplace environment. Teaching methods combine practical activities and traditional approaches, including laboratory sessions, written assignments, and presentations.
Entry requirements
Individuals seeking admission are required to submit a personal statement. This document should outline their reasons for applying to the course and provide other relevant information about their academic background. An appropriate academic and/or employer reference is also a necessary component of the application. Applicants also have the option to include their curriculum vitae to highlight their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants generally need a UCAS tariff score ranging from 32 to 56. This typically corresponds to qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC, or an Access to Higher Education diploma.
- The university also accepts international qualifications that are recognised as equivalent to UK A-levels.
English Proficiency:
- If applicants' primary language is not English, they need to demonstrate English proficiency by having an overall score of 6.0 in IELTS, with no component score below 5.5.
- Other equivalent test scores, including PTE and TOEFL, are also accepted.
Scholarships
BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship
BNU Refugee Scholarship
International Early Payment Discount
One-off Early Payment fee reduction of £500 available to all applicants paying overseas fees. The full tuition fee charged must be at least £15,000.
Up to £500Postgraduate Fee Discount
50% fee waiver per year. 10% fee waiver per year for September 2025 intake only.
Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship
One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.
Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- Product Design Engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Manufacturing Process Engineer
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Specialist
- Engineering Project Coordinator
- Quality Assurance Engineer
Cost of study
For international students, the annual tuition fee for the BEng Engineering Design with Foundation programme at Buckinghamshire New University is £15,150.
Admission
Applications for the Buckinghamshire New University BEng Engineering Design with Foundation programme are submitted through UCAS. Applicants should speak to our trained advisors for assistance.
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