Sustainable Product Design with Professional Experience BSc(Hons)

  • Overview

    One of the major challenges currently facing society is the need to understand and address the impact we are having on the planet.

    For product designers, the environmental effects of the products and services they develop is a key area of responsibility.

    Whilst all of our product design courses address environmental issues, this course provides an opportunity for in-depth investigation into the issue of sustainability. You will explore how people and products effect the environment, product lifecycles, sustainable development, the global condition and environmental hazards.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 4 years

    Part-time: 6 years

    With placement year 4 years

    UCAS code W243

  • 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 become increasingly more sophisticated as you progress through each year. They are delivered through lectures, workshops, labs, tutorials, seminars and practical design work providing a dynamic and engaging learning experience.

    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 provides a foundation in the technological and engineering fundamentals of product design as well as exploring human/product integration, professional and communication subjects and issues relating to environment, sustainability and energy. In year 2 you will revisit these subjects, but explore them from different perspectives and with a deeper level of understanding.

    In year 3 you are encouraged to undertake a year?s paid work experience in industry. This experience can prove invaluable in shaping final year options and career paths.

    Final year projects are often industrially generated, working with both small and large organisations, and are exhibited locally and nationally. You will also be able to choose from a number of career-enhancing course options.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Design project
    Professional Practice
    Design Communication
    Design Technology
    Global and Environmental Issues and Hazards

    Year 2
    Design project
    Professional Practice
    Design Communication
    Design Technology
    Alternative Energy
    Sustainable Development

    Year 3
    Optional industrial placement

    Final year
    Design projects
    Professional Practice
    Design dissertation
    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 enables graduates to meet the demand for design and innovation in a wide variety of industrial professions ranging from the manufacturing industry through to product design consultancy.

    Support is also provided for students who are keen to develop their own freelance businesses based on the development of their project work, with additional opportunities for postgraduate study in product innovation.

    Visit the careers centre website.

  • 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 Sustainable Product Design with Professional Experience  [P1EG033]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,900 GBP

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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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