**Overview** Why is that phone handset that particular shape? How does that bagless vacuum cleaner work? If you're creative, fascinated by the how and why of the objects you use every day, and get a kick out of solving problems, this BSc (Hons) Product Design and Innovation degree course will feed your curiosity and set you up for a career in creating and designing products. You'll delve into the theories and methodologies you can use to create and improve the products we use. You'll unleash your creativity and bring your ideas to life in efficient and cost-effective ways. You'll graduate from this degree course able to work in areas such as product design, design management, consultancy, engineering, marketing and graphic design. **Accredited by:** This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Incorporated Engineer status (IEng). This course is currently going through the process of re-accreditation with the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED). **On this course you'll:** - Use sophisticated computer software and rapid prototyping equipment to design new products and improve existing ones - Learn the fundamentals of illustration, computer-aided illustration, computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing technology - Have access to our 3D printing facilities - Learn how to use professional software including Photoshop, AutoCad, Creo, and Keyshot - Get the opportunity to put your new skills into practice on client projects through our links with professional organisations and design centres The BSc (Hons) Product Design and Innovation degree course shares a common first year with our BSc (Hons) Industrial Design degree course. This allows you to finalise your course selection at the end of your 1st academic year. The difference between this course and our Industrial Design course is that from the second year, you will concentrate more on product centred design subjects such as intellectual property, marketing and modern materials and processes. **Work experience and career planning** To give you the best chance of securing a great job when you graduate, our Careers and Employability service can help you find relevant work experience during your course. We can help you identify placements, internships, voluntary roles and freelancing opportunities that will complement your studies and build your portfolio. **Placement year** After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable work experience in the industry. Previous students have completed work placements at: - Princess Yachts - Disney - Akins Consultancies - HTI Group (toy manufacturers) - Gillette - Airbus Industries - Apollo Fire Solutions - Triumph Motorcycles In your placement year, you can also set up a business on your own or in a group. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year. **Careers and opportunities** Armed with the expertise and knowledge you develop on this course, you'll be set for a career in fields such as: - computer-aided design (CAD) - visualisation - product data management. - project management - manufacturing - research and development Roles our graduates have taken on include: - product design engineer - CAD designer - design manager Other graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level or set up successful businesses.

Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits. In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. For example, 4 modules worth 20 credits and 1 module worth 40 credits. Year 1 You'll be introduced to the concept of product design and innovation, and computer aided product design. We’ll work on bridging any gaps in your artistic and technical knowledge, providing an all round basis for further study. Core modules include: - Computer Aided Product Analysis and Illustration - Engineering Practice - Introduction to Design - Introduction to Illustration Techniques - Introduction to Materials and Manufacture - Introduction to Technology Concepts Year 2 In your second year you'll be given choices in the direction of your studies. You’ll choose between two routes of study: Computer Aided Product Design or Product Design and Innovation. Core modules include: - Computer Aided Design - Conceptual Design - Design Ideation - Materials and Manufacture - Research Methods for Product Design Optional modules include: - Engineering Programming - Modern Foreign Language - Product Analysis - Technology Concepts Placement year (optional) After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry. In your placement year, you can also set up a business on your own or in a group. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year. Year 3 In your final year you'll have the opportunity to put into practice all your new skills in both group and individual project work. There is also a range of topics covered for you to really cement your knowledge of product design. Core modules include: - Advanced and Modern Materials - Human Factors in Design and Manufacture - Individual Project - Preparation for Product Launch - Sustainable Development and Environmental Management Optional modules include: - Advanced and Modern Materials - Advanced Modelling We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

You’ll be assessed through: - written examinations and multiple choice tests - coursework and portfolio - case studies - practical tests - presentations You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.

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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.

Course code: H771

Institution code: P80

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

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Year 3

We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	18300.0	Year 1

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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