Design Engineering

About this course

Design engineering is a discipline that refuses to separate creativity from technical rigour. Where engineering alone might focus on what works, and design alone on what is desirable, design engineering insists on both simultaneously: products and systems that function reliably, perform efficiently, and meet the needs of the people who use them in ways that are genuinely well considered. The field applies design thinking, human factors, materials knowledge, manufacturing processes, and engineering analysis to a wide range of challenges, from consumer products to industrial equipment and from assistive technologies to sustainable energy systems. At the University of Brighton, this four-year, full-time programme includes a sandwich placement year and work placement experience, giving it a strong practical orientation alongside the academic and design content. You will develop your abiliti

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 40% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 38 / 100Quality and Regulatory Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →

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