BSc Transport Product Design

Entry requirements

3 years full-time / 4 years full-time with integrated placement year

UCAS Code: H331

Typical offer level
A Level: BBB-ABB
BTEC National Diploma: DDD in relevant National Diploma
IB: 32 points (including a science subject at Higher Level)

Specific subject requirements

A Level: A Science or Technical Subject
A Design, Art or Creative A Level is desired but not essential. "(For those students who do not have formal qualifications in these subjects, a discretionary process where examples of work are provided can be arranged.) "

General Studies accepted
GCSE: Maths Grade C and English Grade C
A suitable combination of two A Level and two AS Level subjects may be accepted

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification.

Fees:

£9,250 (£1,250 during placement year) for UK/EU students (2017/18)
£17,200 for Outside EU students (2017/18)
Placement Year : £2,500 for International Students

More on fees

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

• Course outline

  To design is to create something new. This requires innovative thinking. Looking at products do you sometimes say “I could have designed this better”?
  
  Do you want to work in an innovative and enterprising arena that would challenge your creative and problem-solving abilities? Our Product Design programmes offer all these opportunities.
  
  A fast moving and rapidly developing product design sector. This programme will encompass a wide range of design opportunities using a mix of technological applications and innovation with function and style. Live projects include the Formula Student racing team - design, build and race a car against other universities. We also have excellent placement links with the UK automotive industry.
  
  

  Subject guide & modules

  In the School of Engineering and Applied Science we aim to develop a new generation of creative product designers with knowledge, skills and ideas that will be valued by all sectors of design, development, production and business. This aim is achieved by providing project driven degree programmes that include creative thinking and design visualisation, in parallel with studies in engineering science, materials and manufacturing and the management of innovation.

  All our first year programmes give you a grounding in the principles of Product Design together with flexibility to change streams at the end of the first year to reflect your own design interests.

  In the second and final year you will experience a common core of five design modules to support your design projects that integrate your design specialism with the core aspects of Product Design.
  Our design courses are stimulating, relevant, challenging and rewarding. We aim to provide you with the knowledge of materials, production processes and technology as well as skills in aesthetics, ergonomics and management that will enable you to develop a successful career in design. These aims include:
  

  • developing your understanding of the significance of design to the profitability of business, commerce and the economy as a whole
  • continual development of relevant skills including presentation, ICT and team working which are sought after by employers
  • expanding your knowledge, confidence, professional values and attitudes essential for a successful career in Product Design
    
  Year 1 Modules
  
  • Design & Experimentation (ME1501)
    
  • Prototyping & Development (ME1502)
  • Design Fundamentals (PD1800)
    
  • Specialist Design Project (PD1801)
  • Engineering Principles (PD1803)
  Year 2 Modules
  
  • Design and Engineering for the User (ME2501)
  • Engineering for Industry (ME2502)
    
  • Specialist Design Project 2 (PD2001)
    
  • Commercial Practice (PD2002)
    
  • Engineering Principles (2) (PD2003)
  Year 3 - Optional placement year
  

  See placement year section or find out more about the Aston placement year.
  

  Modules
  
  • EAS Study Placement Year (SEP001)
    
  • EAS Industrial Placement Year (SEP002)
  Final Year Modules
  
  • Product Design Final Year Project (ME3047)
    
  • Specialist Design Project 3 (Future focus) (PD3001)
  • Industrial Design (Global Focus) (PD3002)
    
  • Professional Preparation for Industry (Business Focus) (PD3003)
    
  • Design Competitions (PD3004)