BEng (Hons) Sustainable Design Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
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. 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: 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: This course is available with an Integrated Foundation Year, an extra year of your degree.
This route offers a supportive way of transitioning into university study. It may be suitable for you if you:
Key highlights
- Introduces a broad range of engineering systems and concepts
- Covers analytical and management techniques used in engineering practice
- Applies techniques within recognised ethical requirements for professional engineers
- Access to engineering laboratories and workshops with specialist equipment
- Integrated Foundation Year offers a supportive transition into university study
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — 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 Dip…
- GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
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.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Design Engineer
- Sustainability Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Product Design Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Energy Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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