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BEng/MEng (Hons) Design & Innovation

Traditionally, a design programme is thought of as either an art or a science, rarely as both. This degree is different – it meets the need for design graduates to cross this divide, and will direct you to become a multidisciplinary design professional who can understand and apply the latest technological developments and address questions about the contextual relevance of design.

Length:
3 (BEng) or 4 (MEng) years full-time.
Applying:
Please see How to apply.
Entrance requirements:
You should have: A-levels in both a science subject, and in art or design and technology; an aptitude for mathematics and/or physics; and be able to demonstrate creative ability. If your first language is not English, please check our English Language requirements.
Funding:
For more information on fees per year, please contact Queen Mary, University of London, for details.
Careers:
The programme prepares you for a very wide range of employment opportunities and future career moves, building on your design strengths and engineering expertise.
Skills:
This programme endeavours to encourage independent and novel thinking, effective project management, confident team and solo working, and inspiring communication skills.
Fees:
Please contact Queen Mary, University of London, for details.
Staff research interests:
Please see Staff research interests.
Find out more:
or contact Department of Design
About the department:
Design

This programme is run jointly by departments at two of the University of London’s leading institutions – the Department of Design at Goldsmiths, and the School of Engineering and Materials Science at Queen Mary, University of London. It is a single award programme – you either complete the BEng degree in three years, or successfully complete a fourth year and receive the MEng award instead.

This programme has been created to meet the needs of various industry sectors eager for graduates with an aptitude for innovative thinking and strong technological knowledge. You will study and research a range of courses that will include the principles and procedures of engineering and the socio-cultural, economic and political perspectives of design. We will encourage you to develop new ideas and to investigate and formulate ways of producing novel design solutions.

Assessment

Studio projects; exhibitions or portfolios; coursework; exams; essays/assignments.

Application enquiries

Please see how to apply for information on applying to this programme.