Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Extended), BEng Hons at University of Greenwich

Learn to turn an idea into a profitable product with our extended degree in design, innovation and entrepreneurship. The course includes a foundation year to develop your study skills.

Our extended degree in design, innovation and entrepreneurship will develop your design and engineering skills so you can create new products. You should get an understanding of core engineering disciplines plus specialist knowledge in product and computer-aided design.

As the course includes an extra year to prepare you for degree-level learning, we ask for lower entry points than for our standard BEng.

You should graduate from this course as an engineer and inventor able to set up your own engineering business. As an entrepreneur, you'll have the business skills to turn your ideas into reality.

What you should know about this course

•  Gain problem-solving, engineering and business skills on this course
•  Benefit from our strong links to local and national industry such as Ford, BAE and many small to medium enterprises
•  Gain project-based, learning skills from the first year of study on this course
•  See why this Faculty is uniquely positioned to deliver this course and support the innovations of the future.

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

Students go to a range of companies and organisations of varying sizes for their placements, including large multi-national firms, government agencies, the NHS and small to medium sized companies engaged in research, analytical services and manufacturing. 

• Previous students have worked in: Eon, Dyson, ADEY, PS Analytical and E-liquids, GSK, NHS hospitals.
• IAESTE (British Council) placements to Brazil, Dubai and Poland.
• We have a dedicated team to search for and inform students about relevant opportunities and help students prepare for interviews.

How long is my placement?

Students can undertake a summer placement for between 6 weeks to a maximum of 3 months, which is acknowledged by the award of a Certificate of Industrial Experience. Students are also encouraged to apply for sandwich placements lasting between 9-12 months which sit between the second and third year of the degree.

What are the financial arrangements?

The Faculty expectation is that students are as far as possible treated like other employees of the company or organisation. It is expected that students on sandwich placements will be paid throughout their time with the company. In some cases, students on summer placements have had expenses only covered by the company. Students on sandwich placements are required to pay a reduced fee to the University for their placement year.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

These courses are designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to work as a professional engineer. You can choose to start up your own business or pursue a career in the technology, engineering or computing industries, particularly in the field of emerging technologies.

Are internships available?

Interns can gain valuable employment experience within the faculty – subject to resources. Personal tutors will be able to advise students on where to access course internships.

Do you provide employability services?

We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes. We have an Employer Partnerships Manager developing relationships with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities. Other members of the team focus on helping students to develop their knowledge of job markets, production of effective CVs, cover letters and application forms, understanding HR selection processes, preparing final year students for graduate job applications and applying for placements. Visit our Employability & Careers Service pages.