Product Design BSc (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): W244 / H715
- Start Date(s): September 2019
- Duration: Three years full-time, four years with a placement
- Study Mode(s): Full-time / Sandwich
- Campus: City Campus
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Introduction:
Our BSc (Hons) Product Design course concentrates on the underlying technology of product design, with projects that combine both form and function. The 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 industry you’ll reflect, model, test, modify, develop and improve your ideas.
Why study this course?
- You'll benefit from excellent employability prospects. 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).
- Learn how to use a range of design tools and techniques in our state-of-the-art laboratories and industry-standard workshop spaces, including 3D printers, design and test laboratories, electronics workshops and CAD design suites.
- 96% of our BSc (Hons) Product Design Sandwich students are satisfied with their student experience (National Student Survey, 2019).
- Our course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), recognising the quality and relevancy of our course content and enabling you to become members of the IED throughout the duration of your studies.
- Gain vital skills and experience in the workplace by undertaking a one-year placement.
- Explore local and international design, with inspiring trips in the UK and abroad included in your course fees. Previously students have travelled to Berlin and Prague as part of their studies.
- Take part in live design projects with briefs from real clients. Previous clients have included SAPA, McGee and PepsiCo.
- Turn your ideas into a viable business with help from The Hive, NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, a support centre to help students create, develop and grow their own businesses.
- Add to your CV and challenge yourself by taking part in competitions such as the Engineers Without Borders Challenge, producing innovative and exciting designs to complex briefs.
How does the course differ from our BA (Hons) Product Design and BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design courses?
- Our BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design course specifically focuses on furniture and homeware product design.
- Our BA (Hons) Product Design course concentrates on the design of products, systems and services including consumer goods, electronic gadgets, sustainable products, sports and healthcare equipment, packaging, and transportation.
What you’ll study
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Careers and employability
Our course is designed to prepare you to succeed in the design industry, through work placements, working on real projects from industry, input from industry professionals, and regularly updated course content.
Where do Product Design graduates from NTU work?
NTU has a strong product design alumni community with many graduates working in senior positions in leading national and international companies.
Recent graduate destinations include Dyson, Triumph, TATA, Cummins Ltd, Jaguar Land Rover, Solid Solutions, AECOM, Brett Martin, Harkess-Ord and Accuride.
Our Employability team
Our expert Employability team will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice. You can benefit from this service at any time during your studies and up to three years after completing your course.
Excellent placement opportunities
NTU is ranked first in the UK for the number of year-long placement undergraduates studying design-related courses (HESA 2016-17).
By choosing our sandwich (4 year) route, you’ll have the opportunity to take a year-long work placement during your studies, giving you the opportunity to gain real experience in industry. The majority of our placement students receive a salary.
As well as working on briefs as part of the course, our students have won national competitions with Starpack, the Engineers Without Borders Challenge, and Innovation in Plastics.
Alex Bordino, BSc (Hons) Product Design, working a new design for fire helmets with Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service
Where can I work on placement?
Students typically gain placements in product design companies across the UK and abroad.
Recent destinations have included Solid Solutions, HJC Design, Nestlé, Bosch, Games Workshop, Tesco and Vauxhall. There are a wide variety of placement roles available within the industry and the majority of our students have worked as designers or in design engineering roles.
Professional qualification
Successful completion of the 36 weeks leads to an extra qualification – the Diploma in Professional Practice, which will further enhance your CV.
Campus and facilities
How to apply
Apply through UCAS.
As part of your application, you’ll submit a personal statement. Tell us about your ambitions, skills and experience. You have 4,000 characters to impress us – here’s how to make your words count.
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You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page.
Apply through UCAS (if applying to more than one university in the UK), or through our NTU Applicant Portal if you're not applying to any other UK university in the same year.
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Keeping up to date
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Please also take a look at our international students pages and our application guide for international students, which are full of advice and information about the University.
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