Course Summary

Product design is the process of turning ideas into successful products. Using the latest manufacturing processes and technologies, our course combines design and creativity skills with engineering, science and technological knowledge. You'll be equipped with skills that address the specific needs of industry - giving you a competitive edge when it comes to securing jobs and placements. These essential skills including perspective sketching, design techniques, ergonomics, virtual reality and project management.

Course Details - Modules

You will share the same first year across the department - developing knowledge of the engineering fundamentals, science and design. In the second year, you will develop your design skills and commercial awareness further while working on a group design project. In the third year you will undertake a major design project along with a dissertation.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: H700

Institution code: N84

Campus Name: University Park Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Including Mathematics. Art or Design and Technology are also desirable as a second subject for the course but are not required. Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, CIE Global Perspectives and Research, CIE Thinking Skills. Transfer to MEng is possible during the course subject to satisfactory progression.

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AB including Mathematics

Applications are assessed on an individual basis and for most applicants a foundation course may be more appropriate. The minimum requirement is usually for a pass overall in the Access to HE Diploma including 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction with 15 credits at Distinction in Maths, plus 9 Level 3 credits at merit or above; there may be additional course-specific requirements. GCSE English at grade C or above is also required.

Advanced Higher grades AB including Mathematics plus Higher grades ABBBB

Assessed on an individual basis. Refer to University.

Including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 5 at Higher Level only. Visual Arts is desirable for the course (but not required).

Applications are assessed on an individual basis and for most applicants a foundation course may be more appropriate. Typical offer D*DD in an Engineering subject, including Distinction in Engineering Principles, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics.

Assessed on an individual basis. Refer to University.

Including M2 in Mathematics

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including 8.0 in Mathematics 5 GCSE requirements for all applicants - English grade C/4 or equivalent

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 26500.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 26500.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD

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