Bachelor in Product Design BSc (Hons) - Grado en Diseño de Producto

This course will give you the skills to develop successful commercial products. You’ll be encouraged to take a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving, while also addressing the functional, social and economic needs of your design.

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you´ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components or equivalent.

Learn how to manufacture physical models and prototypes, as well as produce industry standard computer models
Use state of the art facilities including a specialist CAD laboratory and our Innovation Centre
Spend your third year on a work placement, gaining at least 30 weeks experience in a relevant industry
Design your own original product and make a working prototype in your final year and exhibit it at our annual Festival of Design & Engineering
Choose to extend your undergraduate study and continue to the award of Master of Design (MDes) Product Design
Graduate with a range of skills allowing you to go into a range of careers in the industry from a designer through to production manager - 90% of our graduates are in employment or further education after 15 months.

Year 1
Core units
Team Project
Design Communication
Materials and Technology A
Materials and Technology B
Design Projects 1
Design Studies 1

Year 2
Core units
Manufacturing and Technology
Product Design Tools
Product Design Projects 2A
Product Design Projects 2B
Management and Commercialisation
Design Studies 2

Optional placement year
You will be enrolled onto the four-year degree, which includes a placement year comprising a minimum 30-week work placement which can be carried out anywhere in the world.

You’ll get an opportunity to include a period of academic study during this time. The placement year offers a chance to gain experience and make contacts for the future.

You’ll choose a BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) option during your placement year. The BSc option has more focus on the technological areas of design, while the BA option has more focus on the humanistic and contextual issues of product design.

Alternatively, you have the choice to opt out of the placement year and complete your degree in three years.

Final year
Core units
Technology Studies
Business Development
Product Design Projects 3
Product Design Prototypes

CAD Engineer
Design & Development Engineer
Product Designer
Product Development Manager.