About the course

This course has both eyes (and hands) on the technological side of design — the making and manufacturing of products, systems, and services. It’s a great option if you’re naturally curious about design engineering, and looking for a practical, hands-on approach.

　　We’ll be analysing form and function in design, encouraging your creativity whilst also taking a specialist’s dive into areas like electronics and robotics, mechatronic techniques, materials testing, and manufacturing. We’ll explore the emerging trends — things like UX, smart technology, and sustainability.

　　In product teardowns, you’ll ‘reverse engineer’ items from the inside, and then design out their flaws, on site visits, you’ll receive live project briefs from some of the industry’s biggest players, who’ll review and feedback on your work. You could even test your skills on a year-long professional placement, our previous assignments have included TATA, Samsung, Autodesk (San Francisco), and Hubs (Amsterdam).

　　We’ve developed this course to ensure you’re not just an option for employers, but their priority. You’ll graduate with a designer’s eye for innovation, an engineer’s skill in manufacturing, and a CEO’s appetite for the bottom line. That’s a powerful package — and it’s why our graduates secure work with companies like Dyson, Disney, Unilever, and McLaren F1.

　　Duration: Four years full-time with placement year, three years full-time Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£49,500

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Nottingham
Autumn (September), 2025	Nottingham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Nottingham Trent International - Kaplan UK

A-levels ? BBC, or

　　BTEC Extended Diploma ? DMM, or

　　112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications

　　GCSEs ? English and Maths grade C / 4.

　　IELTS - 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component

　　TOEFL IBT - Overall score of 81 with at least 10 Reading, 9 Listening, 17 Speaking, 19 Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 81.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Nottingham Trent International - Kaplan UK. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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