This course aims to prepare you for professional employment as a creative, innovative and strategic problem solver through industry, community and research-led briefs. It is ideally suited to progressing product design undergraduates and for those who are considering a change of direction within art, design and technology-based disciplines.
Drive innovation: challenge conventions and drive innovation in response to emerging themes and contexts at the forefront of product design innovation in an interdisciplinary and collaborative learning environment.
Lead with insight: conduct creative, independent research and critical analysis and apply insights across varied future design innovation contexts for continuing professional development.
Design human-centred solutions: apply critical and analytical skills to create complex, original artefacts, services or projects in product design innovation that engage diverse audiences.
Collaborative learning spaces: get access to shared teaching and learning spaces that enable conversations between different disciplines. Mac and PC labs are installed with access to the latest versions of the Adobe suites while workshop facilities include wood, plastic, ceramic, glass and print tools. 4
Build an industry-based portfolio: industry collaboration offers design briefs and feedback in the context of real-life problems, helping you develop a professional design portfolio. Previous collaborations have included WSP, National Centre of Accessible Transport, Owen Mumford, Bugatti Trust and Compton Verney. 2
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Typical entry requirements:
An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or demonstrable experience at an appropriate professional level.
We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.
You will be required to submit a portfolio containing a selection of up to five projects, including your final major project and (if applicable) a selection of professional work. The portfolio should demonstrate your design process and product design skills, such as modelling, object making, digital design drawings (CAD) and hand-drawn sketches.
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An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or demonstrable experience at an appropriate professional level.
You will be required to submit a portfolio containing a selection of up to five projects, including your final major project and (if applicable) a selection of professional work. The portfolio should demonstrate your design process and product design skills, such as modelling, object making, digital design drawings (CAD) and hand-drawn sketches.
If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course. For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page .