BSc (Hons) Product Design Technology
Course overview
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | September |
| Tuition (Local students) | Data not available |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | Data not available |
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Entry Requirements
- GCSE: For all applicants, Grade C or above, or Grade 4 under newly reformed GCSE grading, in English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. Please note the University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.
- A-level subjects: One from the following: Art; Biology; Chemistry; Computing/Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Maths/Further Maths; Music Technology; Physics; Product Design; Statistics. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
- EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: One of the following BTEC Diplomas: Aeronautical Engineering; Applied Science; Art and Design; Construction and the Built Environment; Creative Media Production; Electrical / Electronic Engineering; Engineering; Land-based Technology; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Operations and Maintenance Engineering; Production Arts; or similar.
- Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; to include 15 level 3 credits at merit in one of the following: Art; Design and Technology; Mathematics; Product Design; or similar.
- Baccalaureate IB: To include a pass at higher level in one of: Design Technology; Mathematics; Visual Arts; or similar.
Curriculum
Year 0 (Foundation Year)
- Foundation Maths, Algebra and Calculus
- Foundation in Design Communications
- Foundation Design Studio
- Foundation Design History
Year 1
The first year lays a foundation in the skills for a professional designer, through tutorials and design projects. Including 3D design, sketching, concept generation, presentation skills, CAD skills, practical workshop skills and understanding how products work.
- Product Design Studio 1
- Mechanisms and Structures
- Design Communication
- Graphic Design
- Design in Context
Year 2
You will develop understanding of human-centred design, innovative design process, CAD, materials and manufacturing, and technical skills such as using computational stress analysis to design structure of products.
- Product Design Technology Studio 2
- Product Design Engineering
- Product CAD
- Materials and Processes
- Physical Computing
*Optional Placement Year
Students who undertake a placement year must complete an industrial placement module. We will provide you assistance to develop your portfolio and CV, helping you to get the placement you want.
Final Year
You will work on a range of studio based projects, often working with real companies (Brabantia, Dremel, Bloodhound and Piper Moto), on real briefs, to tight deadlines. Culminating in an individual major project to research, design and develop a product. All working to develop your portfolio to market yourself in product design, design engineering or the diverse creative technology industry where your passion will continue to grow.
- Individual Project Product Design
- Design Research Methods
- Product Design Studio 3
- Mechanical Design
- One optional module from the list below:
Optional modules
- Design in Practice
- Industrial Placement