This course equips you for a career in product design, industrial design or in the product development sector, and is aligned to the way the design process is conducted in industry today. You will develop your creativity, backed by a thorough understanding of engineering issues, to ensure that products can be manufactured within the constraints of time, cost and quality.
There is a strong studio element with a focus on industrial relevance and project work throughout. From the second year, you will always be working on a product design project. Due to the project focus, these courses provide graduates with practical skills which are highly sought-after by employers. As an MEng student, you'll benefit from an additional year in which you can advance and develop specialist knowledge
During year three, you will have a unique opportunity to see your academic subject from a different perspective by studying abroad in China or Malaysia. As well as starting an international network of contacts, you will discover new strengths and abilities – helping to enhance your future employment prospects.
Year one
The first year shares many modules with the department's other engineering degrees and will therefore give you a broad foundation in engineering science and design, manufacturing processes, material selection and behaviour, mathematics and business studies.
Year two
You will develop further design skills and commercial awareness in year two. There are several design projects throughout the year, complemented by modules in the areas of design techniques, manufacturing, ergonomics and business.
At the end of year two you can opt to continue on the four-year MEng degree provided that you have obtained at least 55% in the end of year assessment. Alternatively, you can choose at that point to switch to the three-year BEng degree.
Year two – study abroad
During your second year you will study at our China campus where you will have the opportunity to experience differing cultures. The curriculum is exactly the same as that of the UK and all teaching is in English. During the study abroad year students will receive academic tutor support from the host campus as well as support from the International Office on issues of accommodation and welfare. Additional support from academics at Nottingham is also available if required.
Engineering programmes and content of study are the same across our international campuses but there may be minor differences in the number of elective modules offered by some.
Post study abroad: students are supported to enable them to fully integrate back into their studies including co-ordinating module choices and projects as appropriate for their programme.
Year three
In addition to studying a number of more advanced modules, year three includes more challenging design projects that will develop your skills further. This includes major individual and group projects, both studied over the full year.
Year four
The project-based approach continues in year five with work that follows a more intensive industry-related route. A major design project is undertaken in the final semester along with a technical review of a manufacturing company.
More information
See also the Engineering and Science Foundation Year Programme.