Product Design (Top Up) BA (Hons)

Every product began as an idea. On this course, you’ll take your ideas through a journey towards completion. Craft sleek products from scratch, taking them from scale drawings to the final prototype. You’ll have the freedom to create original products without anything holding you back. Product design is more than vibrant colours and sensual designs. It’s about innovative concepts that have an impact on the world.Our course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED).Top-up your studiesIf you have completed a foundation-level degree, HND, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant Art and Design subject, you can choose to top-up your studies to gain a full bachelor’s degree.A top-up degree is the equivalent of the final year of an undergraduate degree, and offers a chance to deepen your knowledge, skills and understanding of your subject, while also getting an internationally-recognised qualification.Play an important role in a number of industriesProduct design skills can equip you to work in areas such as special effects, medical equipment design, games environment design, technical illustration, model making and architectural visualisation. Part of the role includes working with clients and getting to understand exactly what they want as an end product. With experience, you’ll have the vision and integrity to respond to the needs of society.Create drafts, designs and prototypesWe’ve invested in workshops that replicate those you’ll find at global product companies. We keep on top of the best equipment, using professional facilities and software for your designing needs.You’ll use a range of industry standard 3D CAD and CAD/CAM systems, and some fantastic facilities to produce 3D models, fully working prototypes, computer models and animations.You can explore different solutions for a number of areas, working with real clients as you use your expertise to create products with a purpose.With experience, you’ll have the vision and integrity to respond to the needs of society.