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Course Overview

Product design is about making your imagination a reality and our product design course provides you with the skills and knowledge for careers across the design industry in roles from consultant to in-house designer, from small independent businesses to large-scale manufacturers. Graduates of this degree have broad career options with many successful alumni from major companies and consultancies such as Dyson, Philips, E3 Design and Seymour Powell returning to share their experiences from the automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, furniture, packaging and film industries.

What you will learn

Build your practice as a product designer from drawing to computer-aided design (CAD), model-making to 3D scanning, rapid prototyping to desktop routing. You develop your understanding of aesthetics, form, function, ergonomics, manufacturing, usability, interaction, inclusive and sustainable design. While training to become a product designer, you learn to be a creative problem-solver, progress your design ideas and cultivate critical thinking individually and through teamwork. This makes for a very hands-on, dynamic culture developing both traditional and digital skills through drawing, modelling and experimentation.

At Teesside University we offer a hands-on approach to developing professional practice in our superbly equipped workshops and open plan design studios, where you learn the traditional and digital skills to work in the design field. In this dynamic setting, you apply your learning to a range of commercial design projects and develop your professional, business and marketing skills. Recent industry-focused live projects include furniture, consumer goods, disability aids and playground equipment.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Year 1 entry
96-112 points, including a creative subject, from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications. Consideration will also be given to students without formal qualifications but with evidence of practical art and design experience at an appropriate level. Students are invited to bring portfolios along on applicant days to show creative skills in art and design.

Interviews
Eligible applicants are normally invited for interviews. The interview helps us determine your potential to succeed and to set appropriate entry conditions matched to your personal circumstances and the demands of the course. The interview also enables you to see our excellent facilities, meet staff and students, and to learn more about studying at Teesside University.

If you are unable to attend an interview at the university, we can organise a virtual interview over the telephone or the internet. If you have a portfolio of work to submit in support of your application, this can be sent to us electronically.

English language and maths requirement
Normally GCSE English language and maths at grade C, or 4 under the new grading system. Alternative equivalent qualifications may be considered.

Non-EU international students who need a student visa to study in the UK should check our web pages on UKVI-compliant English language requirements. The University also provides pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements.

Helping you meet the entry requirements
We may be able to help you meet the requirements for admission by offering you the opportunity to study one or more Summer University modules, some of which can be studied by distance learning.

Alternative degree with integrated foundation year
If you are unable to achieve the minimum admission requirements for Year 1 entry you could, subject to eligibility, join one of our degree courses with an integrated foundation year.

Direct entry to later years
If you have previously studied at higher education level (for example, a foundation degree, HNC, HND or one or more years at degree level at another institution) you may request direct entry to Year 2 or year 3 of this degree.

Mature applicants
We welcome applications from mature students (aged over 21) who can demonstrate, through portfolio/written work and relevant experience, that they have developed cognitive and technical skills through their life experiences.

Fees

Fee for UK applicants
Full-time: £9250 a year

Part-time: £4500 (120 credits)

Fee for International applicants
£13000 a year


This information was accurate on : 05/05/2021
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