De Montfort University
De Montfort University

De Montfort University

Gateway House, Leicester LE1 9BH, United Kingdom Leicester, United Kingdom Visit web page

Product Design

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : BA (Hons) Product Design : Full time : 36 Month

Requirements

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.

  • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
  • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
  • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
  • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses 

Certificate of Secondary School Education

Speciality

Placement fee: £1,850

Pathways Available

International Foundation Certificate | International Year Zero

 
 

Additional information

Degree Overview

Our product Design degree is the study of the whole design lifecycle – from idea to production. This course will teach you the functional and market-led requirements of product and furniture design, looking at ergonomics, aesthetics, usability and the application of technology.
Modules and focus areas of this course are include visual language, branding, user-centred design, computer-aided design (CAD), 3D design and modelling, and design cultures, learn about sustainability and examine the development of socially conscious products that, through their technical specification, reduce waste and conserve energy.
You will receive first-hand experience from professionally active academic staff who are involved in commercial projects with big names such as Google USA, BAA Furniture & Interiors, and Adidas.

Study Reasons

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers – this enables graduates to work towards membership.

Through this course you will gain professional experience with placement opportunities that have seen students work at prestigious names such as BMW, Hodges & Drake, Lewis Design Associates and Artform International. This industry experience helps graduates boost their employability by helping them to hone the design process, develop good sketching and CAD abilities, and acquire a sensitivity/passion for user experience.