Product Design
Bachelor's degree
In Bolton
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bolton
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Duration
3 Years
Facilities
Location
Start date
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About this course
Entry requirements(typical offer) 240 UCAS points from at least two A2-levels (or equivalent) in any subjects.
Applicants should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) in any subjects.
All applicants will be invited for a portfolio interview, though we may also make you an offer based solely on your UCAS tariff points or equivalent qualifications.
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Subjects
- Product Design
Course programme
About the course
This course emphasises the creative aspects of the product design process, combining ‘traditional’ hand-generated design work with the latest computer techniques to aid design. A multidisciplinary, studio-based approach is used to explore and create design solutions.
The specialist studio facilities offer the latest computer techniques to aid the design process. Opportunities are also available to work with rapid prototyping and practical model making throughout the course curriculum.
What you will learn
The course is designed for students interested in the technical design process. It lays down the foundations of design, CAD, computer aided analysis, 3D modelling and product development. You may choose to specialise in areas such as consumer product design or computer-aided product design.
Special features
- The department has extensive modelling workshops and laboratories, as well as a purpose-built Design Studio with CAD/M and modelling software, in which you can carry out hands-on practical simulation and visualisation.
- Rapid prototyping and 3D scanning facilities are also linked to various CAD and analysis software.
- You are encouraged to enter national and European competitions. The department has been successful in several of these competitions in recent years.
- Most modules have a practical content, and 90% of assessment is by coursework.
- The course offers specialist visual design modules.
- The courses offer extensive exposure to live project briefs at Levels 2 and 3. Some of the products developed as a result of these live projects have been successful in getting to market.
Careers and professional development
The course is internationally recognised and designed to meet the needs of industry. We have carefully developed a course that produces graduates able to work in a variety of areas within product design. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the course, you can enter many different forms of employment.
Our graduates have found jobs in areas such as product development, games design, freelance design, design management, CAD, technical sales and product research. Some choose to continue their formal education in the form of masters and research degrees.
Professional recognition
We are seeking recognition by the Chartered Society of Designers and membership of the Institute of Engineering Design.
Mode of attendance: Full-time
Product Design