Engineering, Design and Innovation, BEng Hons

Engineering, Design, and Innovation Degree

Greenwich’s Engineering, Design, and Innovation degree develops your skills in engineering, design, and business, preparing you to bring new products to market. This program combines essential engineering knowledge with expertise in product and computer-aided design. Graduates learn to identify market opportunities, design innovative products, and drive them to profitability. Equipped with technical and business skills, you’ll be ready to transform ideas into reality and even start your own business.

Key Course Highlights

• Strong industry connections, including partnerships with Ford, BAE, and SMEs.
• Emphasis on problem-solving, engineering, and business skills.
• Delivered at Greenwich's Medway Campus in Kent.

Study Structure

Year 1:

• Project Management
• Fundamentals of Engineering Business Practice
• Design and Materials
• Engineering Principles
• Engineering Professional Skills 1
• Technology Mathematics

Year 2:

• Accounting and Finance for Engineers
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Technology-Supported Engineering
• Engineering Professional Skills 2
• Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing
• Mathematics for Engineering Systems
• Materials 2
• Product Design and Development

Year 3:

• Environmental Engineering and Sustainability
• Engineering Management
• Group Design & Project Management
• Final Year Project - IEng
• Industry 4.0 Technologies
• Engineering Professional Practice
• Quality Engineering

Workload

Full-time students should expect a workload comparable to a full-time job.

Placements and Careers

Greenwich’s dedicated employability team supports students in securing placements with companies like Eon, Dyson, and GSK. Summer placements last 6 weeks to 3 months, while sandwich placements extend 9-12 months between the second and third years. Graduates are equipped to start their own business or pursue careers in technology, engineering, and emerging fields, with support in CV building, interview preparation, and job applications.

Student Support

Students have access to comprehensive academic and personal support, including specialized services for students with disabilities. Study resources include a Learning Skills Coordinator, writing support, and additional math assistance at the Drill Hall Library.