Product Design
Entry requirements
A level
A Level = C/32 UCAS points or above in a numerate subject
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and Maths at C/4 or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC = must be in a numerate or science subject
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About this course
**Overview**
Our product design degree gives you the knowledge, practical skills and industry experience to build a portfolio that will help you launch a career in a wide-range of sectors.
**Why study product design with us**
BA Product Design is a practice-based programme driven by our passion for understanding people and technology; exploring innovative solutions driven by real opportunities, and addressing challenges faced by industry and society. We will equip you with the skills to design products and services, and will support you with the experience, advice, feedback and encouragement you need to grow as a responsible, successful product designer.
Our programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and meets the requirements of Registered Product Designer (RProdDes). This accreditation validates the relevance and content of the degree programme to current industry requirements and practice.
You will have access to industry expertise through our weekly guest lecture series, ‘live’ projects with industry partners, and our extensive alumni network.
Our graduates go on to work across the globe from start-ups and design consultancy, through to high-profile organisations such as Lego, Vodafone, dyson, and Tesla.
**Course content**
Sat within the faculty of Science and Technology, we strive to develop product designers who are creative, confident, responsible and insightful in responding to user needs, but who also have a fundamental understanding of how to design and make things that work.
As well as studio-based design skills, with access to our industry standard facilities you will gain extensive expertise in 3D CAD, rendering, physical prototyping and design for manufacture. We will help you to understand the wider context that surrounds our subject, developing the theoretical and practical skills, experiences and attitudes needed to enter the profession across a wide range of sectors and emerging practices.
Our BA course is assessed through 100% coursework. You will gain your knowledge and understanding of the subject through a variety of approaches including interactive guest lectures, design workshops, creative exercises, projects, lab-based software classes and visits.
For a full list of up to date course content, please refer to our programme page on the university website.
Modules
Year 1
Design and Studio Practice (60 credits) - Compulsory
Prototyping (30 credits) - Compulsory
Design Tools (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 2
Design Methods, Processes and Practices (60 credits) - Compulsory
Advanced Prototyping (30 credits) - Compulsory
Advanced Design Tools (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 3 - Optional Placement
TKSW Placement (120 credits) - Optional
Year 4
Design Projects and Professional Practice (60 credits) - Compulsory
Professional Context (30 credits) - Compulsory
Design Manifestation (30 credits) - Compulsory
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