Product Design Technology with Professional Experience BSc(Hons)

  • Overview

    Developing new products draws on a range of design methods and techniques to capture and integrate knowledge from a variety of sources. Complex products involving advanced materials or microprocessor control, or requiring new technologies, requires high levels of understanding in engineering and science.

    This course will introduce you to a range of design methods, and will equip you with the broad range of skills and knowledge required to successfully design and develop technology-led products.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 4 years (max 8 years)

    With placement year 4 years

    UCAS code W241

  • Course content

    Course structure

    Project work is fundamental to the course. Projects are supported by subject modules in areas such as engineering and technology, human user design and communication skills such as CAD and modelling. Subject modules are delivered through lectures, workshops, labs, tutorials, seminars and practical design work. This provides a dynamic and engaging learning experience which becomes increasingly more sophisticated as you progress through each year.

    As part of your course, you will have access to a professional design studio and the use of facilities such as the Brighton Creativity Centre, the Design Council Archive and a variety of specialist workshops and laboratories.

    Areas of study

    Year 1 of the course provides a foundation of engineering fundamentals, professional design practice and communication skills. Particular emphasis is placed on the inclusion of technology including for example, the study of microprocessors and finite element analysis. These subjects are explored again in the second year but from different perspectives and with a deeper level of understanding.

    In year 3 you are encouraged to take a year?s paid work experience in industry. This experience can prove invaluable in shaping final year options and career paths. Students have worked with manufacturing and design consultancies including companies such as Atco, Qualcast, Triumph Motorcycles and Johnston Sweepers.

    The final year focuses more heavily on learning through practical projects which are exhibited locally and nationally when completed. Final year projects are often industrially generated, working in conjunction with both small and large organisations. There is also an opportunity to choose from a selection of career-enhancing course options.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Design project
    Professional Practice
    Design Communication
    Design Technology
    Specialist Technology

    Year 2
    Design project
    Professional Practice
    Design Communication
    Design Technology
    Finite Element Analysis
    Embedding Microcontrollers

    Year 3
    Optional industrial placement

    Final year
    Design Projects
    Professional Practice
    Design option

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    ABB including a suitable technology-based subject.

    BTEC
    DDD.

    International Baccalaureate:
    34 points, specified subjects.

    Access to HE Diploma
    pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 30 credits at merit or distinction.

    GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
    at least five subjects including English language, mathematics and a physical science.

    Foundation degree/HND
    may enable you to start the course in year 2.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

    Other:
    Recognised foundation programme in relevant area or relevant professional experience will be considered.

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

  • Career opportunities

    The cross-disciplinary nature of the course equips you with the ability to meet the demand for design and innovation in a wide variety of industrial settings ranging including manufacturing industry, product design consultancy, computer-aided engineering and management. Graduates also go on to postgraduate study and teacher training in design and technology.

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  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

    To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

    Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    BSc Hons Product Design Technology with Professional Experience  [P1EG029]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,900 GBP

Find out more

01273 642428
cemadmissions@brighton.ac.uk

If you are an international student, contact us on:

+44 (0) 207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk

 

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