Focusing on the underlying technology of product design, with projects that combine both form and function, this course concentrates on the design of products for manufacturing, digital, industrial, electronics and medical applications, placing technology and scientific advancement at the core of the design process.

You'll develop your knowledge of materials, and explore new and emerging technologies, including mechanics and electronics. Through commercial projects with the industry you’ll reflect, model, test, modify, develop and improve your ideas.

Why study this course?

• Professional accreditation | Our course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), recognizing the quality and relevancy of our course content and enabling you to become members of the IED throughout the duration of your studies and beyond.
• Inspiring spaces | Work with our industry-standard facilities and studios, including a dedicated model making studio, 3D printing space, design and test laboratories, electronics workshops, and CAD design suites.
• Live projects | Work on project briefs from companies such as PepsiCo, SAPA, McGee, and we innovate. As part of the W'Innovate project, our students' designs are on the shelves of Wilko stores nationwide.
• Study trips | Gain design inspiration with trips in the UK and abroad included in your course fees. Recently, students visited Rotterdam and collaborated with their counterparts from the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences on project work.
• Placement year | Gain vital skills and experience in the workplace by undertaking a one-year placement on our sandwich route. Previously, students have spent their placements at companies such as Triumph, Diversey and Games Workshop.
• Exhibitions and shows | Exhibit your work at our final year Degree Show and nationally at events including New Designers in London.
• Competitions | Add to your CV and challenge yourself by taking part in competitions and national events. Previously, our students have participated in and won competitions including the Starpack Awards, the Engineers without Borders Challenge, and the Design in Innovation and Plastics Award.
• Outstanding employability | 100% of our BSc (Hons) Product Design sandwich students are in graduate-level employment within six months of finishing their studies, earning an average graduate salary of £25,800 (DLHE, 2016-17).