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Bachelor of Sustainable Design Engineering Top-Up
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
One-year top-up blending engineering design with sustainability.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Sustainable Design Engineering in Top-Up
- analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Sustainable product design
- manufacturing engineering
- environmental and innovation-led roles
Curriculum
- One-year top-up (120 credits) after an HND or foundation degree in manufacturing engineering or similar. Covers product design
- sustainable materials selection
- lifecycle assessment
- digital engineering
- eco-design
- circular economy strategies
- low-carbon and additive manufacturing and design optimisation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- The typical entry requirement is successful completion of one of the following: HND or Foundation Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent qualification in a related subject 240 credits or equivalent of a recognised UK undergraduate award in a relevant subject We also require GCSE grade C (numerical grade 4) or
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of at least two UK A-level passes (agent admissions page); advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 possible with equivalent of one or two years of a UK honours degree; top-up courses need a prior level 5 qualification
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (individual courses range 6.0 to 7.0
How to apply
- Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sunderland campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Engineering |
| Department | Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 |
| Scholarship note | International scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £17,500 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (individual courses range 6.0 to 7.0.

