BSc (Hons) Product Design

Our course helps you to take your imaginative ideas and make them real, through a balance of creative and technical skills. You will develop a technological approach to the design and creation of functional and innovative products.

You will study the fundamentals of maths and science, electrical, electronic and mechanical principles, and simulation and fluid dynamics, as well as the functional and market-led requirements of product design. You will look at research insights, concept generation, three-dimensional design, product definition, technology integration, electronic and mechanical engineering and the manufacturing process, with specific awareness of inclusive and sustainable product practices.

Current industry insight feeds into your learning and we will support you to become an industry-ready graduate who can deploy technologically creative design solutions across a range of industries.
Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement.

Entry criteria Typical entry requirements We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds. A good portfolio and normally: Art and Design Foundation or 104 points from at least 2 A levels BTEC Extended Diploma DMM International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points or T Levels Merit Plus, five GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above and Maths at grade 6 or above. Alternative qualifications include: Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit and GCSE English (Language or Literature) and Maths at grade B/6 or above. We will normally require students to have had a break from full time education before undertaking the Access course We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English at grade C/4 or above, and Maths at grade B/6 or above.English language requirements If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.