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Design and Systems Engineering (Taught)

Course details
  • 3 Study options
  • Postgraduate
Course location
Roehampton Vale

Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • You will use the latest CAD/CAM/CAE computing technology at all stages, from design, testing to manufacture.

  • The experience you gain will be hands-on laboratory-based experience and directly relevant to your future working environment.

  • The course meets the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) if you already have an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons).

About this course

This course examines the latest developments in digital product development and manufacturing. You will gain hands-on experience of the latest Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing applications, including 3D modelling techniques, 3D laser scanning, and 3D printing and Computer Numerical Control machining. You will also gain knowledge and experience in analytical Computer Aided Engineering design tools to assist the product validation process by applying advanced design simulation and finite elements analysis techniques. Through an individual project, you will be able to extend your knowledge in a field of your choice, establishing yourself as a specialist.

Example modules

  • Computer Integrated Product Development

  • Advanced CAD/CAM Systems

  • Research Methods

For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Career opportunities

The course offers you computing skills, entrepreneurship, management and business skills for taking on leadership roles to tackle major product design engineering projects.

Modules

Course Modules

Example modules: Computer Integrated Product Development; Advanced CAD/CAM Systems; Research Methods. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Mechanical Engineers, Institution of

Entry requirements

A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, and/or suitable industrial experience. Electronics and electrical engineering degrees must contain an element of design and/or CAD/CAM.

Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Our September 2027 postgraduate tuition fees are currently under review. You can view our current cycle fees via the link provided, which will give an indication of expected pricing for the next intake.

Please note that any offer letter issued will confirm the final tuition fee for your chosen course.

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