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 will be taught by teaching staff, experienced in areas including medical, office and kitchen equipment, electronic goods and automotive goods. Designers will support you to become confident in using digital presentational and prototyping techniques expected in industry. The course is very project-based and you are encouraged to submit your work to design competitions outside the university. This BEng programme is a four-year accredited degree. Year three is spent in industry.

Course Details - Modules

You will have gained an understanding of the key principles and practices of product design. In your first year you will cover a broad range of topics in engineering science and design, manufacturing processes, material selection and behaviour, mathematics and business studies. Modules include mechanics of solids, design and manufacture and drawing for design and many more. In your second year you will undertake a year working in industry. After completing your industrial year in your second year you will develop your design skills and commercial awareness. In your third year you will work on more challenging design projects including a major individual project.

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: H71A

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

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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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