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Develop your design skills and gain in-depth knowledge of materials across areas as diverse as transport, sports equipment, toys, and packaging
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BA (Hons) Product Design
Degree Duration
4 years :
1 year pathway + 3 year degree
Pathways Available
International Year Zero
Start Dates
September
Our product Design degree is the study of the whole design lifecycle – from idea to production. This course will teach you the functional and market-led requirements of product and furniture design, looking at ergonomics, aesthetics, usability and the application of technology.
Modules and focus areas of this course are include visual language, branding, user-centred design, computer-aided design (CAD), 3D design and modelling, and design cultures, learn about sustainability and examine the development of socially conscious products that, through their technical specification, reduce waste and conserve energy.
You will receive first-hand experience from professionally active academic staff who are involved in commercial projects with big names such as Google USA, BAA Furniture & Interiors, and Adidas.
You may incur additional costs during your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.
This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers – this enables graduates to work towards membership.
Through this course you will gain professional experience with placement opportunities that have seen students work at prestigious names such as BMW, Hodges & Drake, Lewis Design Associates and Artform International. This industry experience helps graduates boost their employability by helping them to hone the design process, develop good sketching and CAD abilities, and acquire a sensitivity/passion for user experience.
The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.
Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year Zero open_in_newLeicester-based DMU brings the highest standards in education to an inclusive, international curriculum with over 170 accredited courses.
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a diverse university boasting of the highest standards in academics, extracurricular activities, sport, study abroad programmes and great career paths.
In 2021, DMU was named the best university in the UK for our careers and employability service, at the National Undergraduate Employability Awards.
