University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
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Product Design and Manufacture including an Industrial Year
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
Course summary
Our four-year MEng in Product Design and Manufacture develops a broad range of Engineering, Technical, creative and professional skills developing, creating the future leaders of Industry.
The course is unique due to our engineering, analytical and manufacturing content, giving you a technical and real-world view of product design.
In addition, your industrial year will provide you with real-world experience within design or a similar field, offering the perfect opportunity to apply your knowledge to meet business needs and develop your professional practice.
Our course utilises modern technology - from digital sketching through to high end 3D printing, rapid prototyping facilities and virtual reality equipment, to ensure our graduates leave prepared for the modern world of product design.
Our graduates are highly sought after, going on to work for top companies including Dyson, Jaguar Land Rover, Unilever, Caterpillar and L'Oréal.
On this course students could undertake their industrial year in between their third and fourth years of study. Our dedicated faculty placement team who provide guidance on applying for placements, host employer events and help with your transition back to university life. Whilst you are on placement you’ll receive visits and support from academic staff.
You will also take a broad range of modules to develop practical design skills and knowledge in key areas, including:
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manufacturing
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materials
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ergonomics
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marketing
Project work is a key part of the course, responding to challenges in a variety of sectors such as medical, automotive, packaging, appliances and electronic goods and many more. Projects enable you to take a realistic approach to design, utilising your taught knowledge of manufacturing and engineering principles. You’ll develop products and components that are appropriate for mass manufacture and consider commercial factors.
Our courses are delivered by academic staff who have industrial experience, in conjunction with Product Designers who currently work in industrial roles. This ensures that our course is relevant to the current needs of employers.
Explore our Product Design and Manufacture end of year show.
Why choose this course?
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Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers, and Institution of Engineering Technology
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Ranked 1st in the Russell Group for the National Student Survey 2024
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Top 10 in the UK for Manufacturing and Production Engineering (The Complete University Guide 2025)
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Top 100 World University for Engineering and Technology, and Architecture and Built Environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
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Athena SWAN Gold Award
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Study a curriculum based on industry needs, as advised by our Industrial Advisory Board (IAB)
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Benefit from sector leading facilities, including rapid prototyping workshops, high quality design studio spaces, and Virtual Reality
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Focus on both manufacturing and design
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Learn from experts, including external design tutors who work in industry
Important information
This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.
Modules
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Product-Design-and-Manufacture-including-an-Industrial-Year-MEng-Hons-U7UPDMANY.html
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H71B
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H71B
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Including Mathematics. Art or Design and Technology are also desirable as second subjects for the course but are not required. Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma is not accepted for this course. Applicants should apply for the relevant BEng course.
Access to HE Diploma
The Access to HE Diploma is not accepted for this course. Applicants should apply for the relevant BEng course.
Scottish Higher - AABBB
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grade AA including Mathematics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants should apply for the relevant Beng course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC only accepted when National Extended Certificate/ BTEC Subsidiary Diploma D combined with AB, including A Level Maths
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics plus Higher grades AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 5 at Higher Level only. Visual Arts is desirable for the course (but not required).
OR
665 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Maths
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Accepted and graded as A Levels
Extended Project - A
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.
If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and an alternative offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M1, M2
Including M2 in Mathematics
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE requirements for all applicants - English grade C/4 or equivalent
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) - A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer.
Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your Core Maths will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
T Level
A level mathematics also required. For applicants with T Level qualifications without A level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended.
European Baccalaureate - 80% overall including 8.0 in Mathematics 5
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.
We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 8 other production and manufacturing engineering courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*AA
- Highest grades
- BBC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £30750* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| International | £30750* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx
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