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Design MDes Hons
The Design course combines architecture, engineering, and material science in one degree. It will challenge you to think about global issues in the built environment, like climate change, and how to address
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What you will need to do
Apply by 15 Oct
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Points of entry for Design MDes Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Engineering and Civil Engineering at University of Cambridge
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Design MDes Hons at University of Cambridge
This is the minimum A level offer for this course. The entry requirements at each of our Colleges may vary.
It's important that you check the entry requirements for your shortlisted College(s) before you make an application. Visit our course page for entry requirements information: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/design-ba-hons-mdes
Some Colleges may set additional conditions for most or all offers. For example, some Colleges may expect you to have studied a particular subject, they might ask that you achieve an A* in a specific subject, or some may set a higher overall offer.
To apply to some courses, you may need to study specific subjects. Check the course page for subject requirements (https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/design-ba-hons-mdes).
If you haven't chosen your A level (or equivalent) subjects, visit our website for guidance: https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/before/choosing-high-school-subjects.
UCAS points for current students on Engineering and Civil Engineering at University of Cambridge
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30th June 23
Engineering, MEng Hons FullTime
A lot of very varied content in the first two years, especially the second which makes it difficult however on the whole the teaching is good. Practicals seem a bit pointless and are there to tick a box. read more
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