Product Design BA (Hons)

Program Overview

The Product Design BA (Hons) at De Montfort University equips students with design skills and knowledge in various areas, balancing creativity and technical aspects. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers, the program offers industry-standard tools, professional experience through placements, and award-winning facilities. Graduates pursue careers in consumer product design, consultancy, and other fields, with many establishing successful businesses.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objective: Develop design skills and in-depth knowledge of materials across various areas like transport, sports equipment, toys, and packaging.
• Focus: Balancing creative and technical aspects of contemporary design practices.
• Key Features:
• Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes).
• Industry-standard tools for digital designs, 3D artefacts, and rapid prototyping.
• Professional experience through placement opportunities with BMW, Hodges & Drake, and others.
• Curriculum shaped by industry professionals and globally recognized brands.
• Award-winning facilities fostering innovation and development.
• Award: BA (Hons) in Product Design.
• Modules:
• Year 1:
• DMU Designer
• Advanced Product Design Skills
• Design Conception – Thinking and Methods
• Design Delivery
• Year 2:
• DMU Designer 2
• Advanced Product Design Skills 2
• Design Communication and Definition
• Design Practice
• Year 3:
• Design Practice 2
• Design Conception – Personal Project
• Design Development – Personal Project
• Design Delivery – Personal Project
• Assessment: Varied mix of assessments including portfolios, group presentations, case studies, individual exercises, reports, and essays.

Teaching:

• Methods: Lectures, lab sessions, seminars, tutorials, workshops, self-directed study.
• Faculty: Design academics, designers in residence, and visiting consultants with industry and research experience.
• Visiting Lecturers: Leading companies like Mosley&, Empathic, Redline Studios, Seymourpowell, and others.
• Award-winning Approach: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offering various support, facilities, and technologies for all students, including those with disabilities and specific learning differences.

Careers:

• Career Support: DMU's award-winning careers service provides work experience opportunities and a range of resources.
• Placement Opportunities: Gain industry experience and build professional skills through placements with Jaguar Land Rover, Cambridge Consultants, Bluefrog, BMW, and others.
• DMU Global: Expand cultural horizons and become a global graduate through on-campus, UK, and overseas activities, internships, and exchanges.
• Graduate Careers: Employed across the world in various areas like consumer product design, consultancy, project planning, furniture design, manufacturing, design management, user experience design, and research.
• Working for: Cambridge Consultants, Aston Martin, Triumph, Jaguar Land Rover, Hozelock, Dyson, Marshalls, and Magmatic.
• Starting Your Own Business: Many graduates have established successful businesses.

Other:

• Student Work Gallery: Showcases student projects and designs.
• Graduate Showcase: Features projects and achievements of graduates.
• Fees and Funding:
• UK students: £9,250 (2024/25)
• International students: £15,750 (2024/25)
• Typical Entry Requirements: A level, BTEC Extended Diploma, International Baccalaureate, or Access course with specific grades and GCSE requirements.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each band for international students.
• Contact: Order a prospectus, book an Open Day, or submit a study-related enquiry.

2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250 2024/25 tuition fees for international students: £15,750