UCAS Course Code: W284
UCAS Course Code Title: BSc/PDa 
Duration: 3 Years

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Programme Philosophy

Our vision is to produce design professionals able to explore the creative application of innovative technologies and processes in the design and manufacture of products.

Programme Design

This innovative programme of study gives you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and intellectual abilities to undertake the design and development of new products based upon a clear understanding of scientific and technological principles. The programme integrates the use of industry standard, state-of-the-art, digital design tools and time compression technologies into the design process allowing for the exploration and realisation of product solutions through creative, technical and analytical design practices. There is a strong emphasis on the detailed resolution of product proposals with regard to the enabling technologies, material choice and manufacturing criteria. The BSc programme shares many core modules with the BA. Specific modules and outcomes in years 2 and provide differentiated pathways and outcomes for BSc students.

Employment Opportunities

The diverse nature of the programme provides the graduate with the necessary digital and technical skills that are highly desired in today's dynamic workplace. Graduates from the programme have a broad range of career opportunities including: product design, design engineering, project management, technical marketing and freelance consultancy.

Programme Structure

Each year of the programme has a value of 120 credits spread over the following subject areas. (* Indicative modules for BSc pathway)

Year 1

Design Methods

History of Design and Material Culture

Materials and Manufacturing

Design Visualisation

Design Prototyping

Year 2

Professional Practice

Design in Context

Design for Sustainability

Product Simulation and Analysis*

Advanced Solid Modelling*

Year 3

Major Project*

Design Manifesto*

External Project

Marketing and Self-Promotion

Entry Requirements

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All candidates are invited to the Faculty for an informal interview and must normally also fulfill at least one of the following requirements

- Normally at least 220 points with at least 100 points in a Design related subject (D&T, Art & Design, Graphics etc.), plus grade C or above in English Language (or Welsh) at GCSE level (or equivalent), together with passes at grade C or above in another 4 approved subjects.

- BTEC National Diploma or Certificate in a relevant subject, with minimum grades of Merit.

- GNVQ Advanced in an appropriate subject.

- Foundation Diploma, plus at least 80 points in a relevant academic subject.

- Successful completion of an appropriate Access course.

- Other qualifications considered to be equivalent.

Advanced Entry
Appropriate HND or HNC qualifications will enable direct entry to Year 2 of the programme.

Other Skills Considered
Our offers are not solely based on academic results. We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.