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Do you enjoy pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers? Studying engineering at the University of Hertfordshire will give you the tools to make real change and shape the world around you.
With expert teaching and access to state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to work with cutting-edge technology. You'll have the chance to design and build your own engineering prototypes, including robots, while learning how to apply innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Our brand-new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building called Spectra is home to immersive learning zones equipped with industry-standard facilities. These include engineering simulation labs, automotive workshops, wind tunnels, and advanced materials and energy research spaces.
If you enjoy solving complex challenges and creating innovative solutions, you’ll find a wide choice of engineering pathways to suit your interests, including aerospace, automotive, civil, electronic, mechanical, robotics, and AI engineering. This flexibility allows you to explore different sectors and tailor your career path.
For those interested in software development or artificial intelligence, our Computer Science department offers a course focused on designing and building intelligent systems. You'll study areas like expert systems, artificial life, robotics, and neural networks.
No matter which direction you take, you’ll benefit from hands-on learning and practical experience. You can also take advantage of a paid placement year—previous students have gained valuable experience at companies such as Airbus, Microsoft, BMW, Google, Rolls-Royce, IBM, GSK, Aston Martin, and Bentley Motors.
Our graduates have gone on to work for industry-leading companies, including McLaren, Deloitte, Dyson, EE, Canon, Sega Europe, the Ministry of Defence, and JCB. With strong industry links and a reputation for outstanding teaching, we’ll help you launch a successful career and stand out in a competitive job market.
Why choose Herts?
1st in the East of England
for aeronautical and aerospace engineering (Complete University Guide, 2024)
10th in the UK
for production and manufacturing engineering (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025)
Inspiring spaces
Brand-new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building
Mandatory subjects: Mathematics and either Physics or Technology or engineering- based subjects, excluding General Studies/Critical Thinking
DDM
Mandatory subjects: Extended Diploma in Engineering, to include distinction in Further Mathematics
None
Engineering diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at distinction to include maths or science or principles units. the remaining 15 L3 credits must be at merit.
120–128 UCAS points from a minimum of two HL subjects at grade 4 or above, to include HL Mathematics and Physics
Mandatory subjects: Mathematics and either Physics or Technology or engineering-based subjects, excluding General Studies/Critical Thinking
DDM
Mandatory subjects: Extended Diploma in Engineering, to include distinction in Further Mathematics
None
Engineering diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at distinction, to include Mathematics or Science or Principles units. The remaining 15 L3 credits must be at merit
120–128 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at grade 4 or above to include HL Maths and Physics
From three A Levels only, to include A Level Mathematics (grade C minimum). Other A Levels may come from a selection of either engineering or technology, science, design, computing or business related subjects. General Studies/Critical Thinking not accepted
Not accepted
None
Not accepted
120–128 UCAS points from three HL subjects at grade 5 or above to include HL Mathematics and either engineering, technology or environmental subjects
From three A levels only, to include A Level Mathematics at minimum of grade C . Other A Levels may come from a selection of either engineering or technology, science, design, computing or business related subjects. General Studies/Critical Thinking not accepted
DMM–DDM
Mandatory subjects:
Extended Diploma in Engineering, to include distinction in Further Mathematics
None
Not accepted
112–120 UCAS points from three HL subjects at grade 5 or above, to include HL Mathematics and either engineering, technology or environmental subjects
Mathematics and either Physics or Technology or engineering-based subjects, excluding General Studies/Critical Thinking
DDM
Mandatory subjects:
Extended Diploma in Engineering, to include distinction in Further Mathematics
None
Engineering diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at distinction to include maths or science or principles units. the remaining 15 L3 credits must be at merit
120–128 UCAS points from a minimum of two HL subjects at grade 4 or above, to include HL Mathematics and Physics
Mathematics and either Physics or Technology or engineering- based subjects, excluding General Studies/Critical Thinking
DDM
Mandatory subjects:
Extended Diploma in Engineering, to include Distinction in Further Mathematics
None
Engineering diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at distinction to include maths or science or principles units. the remaining 15 L3 credits must be at merit
120–128 UCAS points from a minimum of two HL subjects at grade 4 or above, to include HL Mathematics and Physics
Mandatory subjects: Mathematics and either Physics or Technology, or engineering-based subjects excluding General Studies / Critical Thinking
DDM
Mandatory subjects: Extended Diploma in Engineering to include distinction in Further Mathematics
None
Engineering diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at distinction, to include Mathematics or Science or Principles units. The remaining 15 L3 credits must be at merit.
120–128 UCAS points from a minimum of two HL subjects at grade 4 or above to include HL Mathematics and Physics
Mandatory subjects: Mathematics and either Physics or Technology, or engineering-based subjects excluding General Studies / Critical Thinking
DDM
Mandatory subjects: Extended Diploma in Engineering to include distinction in Further Mathematics
None
Engineering diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at distinction, to include Mathematics or Science or Principles units. The remaining 15 L3 credits must be at merit.
120–128 UCAS points from a minimum of two HL subjects at grade 4 or above to include HL Mathematics and Physics
