Course summary

Discover how design engineers bridge the gap between traditional engineering and design on this professionally accredited four-year course. You'll explore how engineers draw on manufacturing techniques, product development, technical design and rapid prototyping to bring new innovations to market. You'll also analyse how existing products can be improved, and the processes used to achieve this. This course will develop your design and engineering skills, with an emphasis on creativity, computer-aided engineering, optimisation, human factors and the design process. Through a series of compulsory modules during your first two years, you'll develop team working skills as you explore topics including electronics, mechatronics and data science. Access to extensive hackspaces and workshops will enable you to collaborate with creative thinkers as you develop your own ideas. You'll also build your enterprise skills and industrial experience as you translate design engineering into impact. Optional modules provide opportunities to specialise in your final two years, with a six-month paid placement the key focus of your third year. This is designed to help you gain practical experience in the field with leaders in industry. Previous partner organisations have included Dyson, Jaguar Land Rover and Rolls Royce. Your final year culminates with a series of projects, including the chance to expose one of your products to market reaction. Professional accreditation This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). As well as your main Imperial degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) on completion of this course.