BEng Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering
Queen Mary University of London
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering, an engineering and graphic design degree centred on combining creative practice with technical expertise. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Environmental Analysis, Engineering Design, and Design & Creative Practice. The programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers as partially meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer, and fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Registered Product Designer. The first year covers the foundations through Engineering Design, Computational and Mathematical Modelling 1, Materials Engineering, and Data and Design. The second year focuses on applied manufacturing and systems with Studio Practice Year 2: Human and Machine, Materials for Sustainability, Introduction to Robotics, and Instrumentation and Measurements. The final year involves advanced project work including Studio Practice Year 3: Industry Related Design Project and Studio Practice Year 3: Individual Design Project alongside modules such as Design for Human Interaction and Biomedical Device Development. Optional modules in the final stage allow specialisation in subjects like Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine, Medical Robotics and Surgical Techniques, and Mechatronics.
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Entry requirements
Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering - BEng (Hons): A-Level: Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Maths or Physics. If students do not have an additional A-level in a creative subject they should be able to demonstrate creativity by another method, for example as a GCSE or an activity outside school. IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 34 points overall, including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Mathematics or Physics. If students do not have an IB creative subject at standard or higher level they should be able to demonstrate creativity in their personal statement by another method, for example through an activity outside school. BTEC: See our detailed subject and grade requirements. Access HE: We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Physics and Mathematics based discipline. Entry will normally be to the BEng or BSc. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. GCSE: Minimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4. EPQ: Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq. Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer: BBB including Maths or Physics at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BBC including B in Maths or Physics at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page . Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be consider
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 46%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes).
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Studio Practice Year 1
- Engineering Design
- Computational and Mathematical Modelling 1
- Materials Engineering
- Data and Design
- Exploring Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering
- Computational and Mathematical Modelling 2
- Studio Practice Year 2: Human and Machine
- Materials for Sustainability
- Introduction to Robotics
- Instrumentation and Measurements
- Designing for Sustainable Manufacture
- Materials Processing and Manufacturing
- Robot Design and Mechatronics
- Studio Practice Year 3: Industry Related Design Project
- Studio Practice Year 3: Individual Design Project
- Design for Human Interaction
- Modelling and Control of Robotic Systems
- Biomedical Device Development
- Sustainability Assessment for Design
- User Experience Design
- Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine
- Medical Robotics and Surgical Techniques
- Engineering Design Optimisation and Decision Making
- Introduction to Systems Engineering
- Modern Robotics: Fundamental and Applications
- Clinical Sensors and Measurements
- Medical Ethics and Regulatory Affairs
- Cognitive Robotics
- Environment, Ethics and Economics in Engineering Design
- Mechatronics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering at Queen Mary University of London earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £14,000 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering at Queen Mary University of London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering at Queen Mary University of London?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering at Queen Mary University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BEng Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering at Queen Mary University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes). Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering at Queen Mary University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering at Queen Mary University of London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.