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Sustainable Design Engineering

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  • Undergraduate
Coventry University
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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

Sustainable design engineering brings together engineering, design, sustainability and business insight. This course is designed to help you develop the skills to create solutions where product sustainability and business considerations are equally important.

This course is ideal for aspiring engineers and designers passionate about sustainability, blending technical skills with business insight to explore eco-friendly solutions.

You will have opportunities to gain practical experience, build industry links and develop multidisciplinary knowledge that can support careers in areas such as renewable energy, automotive and the circular economy.

Key course content and aims:

  • Multidisciplinary mastery: combine engineering, design, sustainability, and business to develop solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • Industry-ready skills: use cutting-edge tools (CAD, 3D metal printing) and work on simulated live projects with industry collaborators.

  • Develop multidisciplinary expertise: master engineering, design, sustainability, and business through integrated modules like Lifecycle-Thinking projects and circular economy principles.

Why you should study this course

  • Become an industry-ready engineer: gain hands-on experience with 3D printing, industry standard computer design and analysis software. Explore renewable energy systems through lab work and real-world projects.

  • Placement and study abroad opportunities: you may have the opportunity to apply for an industry placement to help provide you with valuable work experience.

  • Work on real sustainability challenges: work with industry collaborators on live, simulated briefs, tackling problems like renewable energy integration and sustainable product design.

  • MEng advanced pathway while paying undergraduate fees: upon successful completion of the first three years, you may have the opportunity to advance to the master’s portion of this course while paying undergraduate fees, providing you with greater insight into computer systems engineering (subject to meeting progression requirements).

  • Build a future-proof career: graduate with skills for high-demand roles like sustainable design engineer, energy analyst, or environmental consultant, backed by strong industry connections. Expand your network through guest lectures and exclusive industry events.

These aim to help you graduate as a technically skilled, sustainability-focused engineer, ready to lead in a rapidly evolving industry.

This course includes a sandwich (placement year) option.

For the most update to date course details, please visit our website.

Modules

Course Modules

This course blends engineering, design, sustainability, and business to tackle global challenges. Master core engineering principles, sustainable design tools (CAD/CAE), and circular economy strategies while applying the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hands-on projects, renewable energy systems, and lifecycle analysis should help you prepare for careers in green innovation.

The MEng route includes advanced specialisations (Sustainability Analysis or Renewable Energy). Industry collaborations and modern labs aim to help you make an impact in the real world.

Year one
Material Science for Manufacturing
Essential Science and Mathematics for Engineers
Sustainable Engineering Design Principles
Sustainability

Year two
The Designer's Dilemma
Science and Engineering Analysis
The Economics of Sustainable Business
Lifecycle Thinking

Sandwich year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

Final year
Design for Circularity
Engineering Analysis for Design
Sustainable Business Operations
Individual Sustainable Design Project

Additional year
Advanced Design and CAD
Business Innovation and Sustainability
Sustainability Consultancy Project

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Coventry University

Study options

  • Master of Engineering • Full-Time • Integrated masters • 4 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
C85

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Application codes

Institution code:
C85

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBB

to include two from the following list: Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Maths, Further Maths, Electronics or Engineering.

T Level
M

Must be in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control or Science

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 120

BBB from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Biology, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering or BTec Certificate in Engineering: Excludes General Studies.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 21

The Access to HE Diploma to include 21 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Maths or Science units

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 30

to include two of the following subjects at Higher Level: Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches), Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Sports Exercise and Health Science or Design Technology

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

in a Science or Engineering based subject

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start.
Contact us via our website to find out more.

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.

Grades alone don’t tell us everything about your potential and your story. We use information from your application to assess achievements in your personal situation to support fair and equal access. For example, we consider where you live, your school, if you are a carer or a care leaver or have experienced disruption to your education.
We have different schemes that recognise this context that may result in a reduced offer by up to 24 UCAS points or equivalent.

Learn more on the Coventry University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*
EU & International£20800*

* 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.

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