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Study Details: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
Our MSc in Product Design will provide a thorough training in design theories and methods including product aesthetics and human-centred design, as well as the utilisation of advanced design techniques in digital modelling and physical rapid prototyping of design solutions.
The course will appeal to graduates of courses in industrial/product design or innovation-related courses who wish to influence future thinking and practice design.
Studying within our Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management, you'll have access to some of the leading academics in the whole product development life cycle and benefit from their experience in industry, current research projects and advancements in those fields.
Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant design or innovation discipline.
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With continual advancements in the market place, including customers wanting personalised products, faster turnaround times, globalisation, as well as increasing backings of local businesses, product design continues to evolve and stay at the forefront of our physical and online stores.
Potential graduate roles
Studying product design gives you the broad theoretical knowledge and practical skillset you’ll need to use production methods and materials creatively to pursue a career in a variety of sectors, with potential graduate job roles such as:
Product Designer
CAD Technician
Furniture Designer
Interior and Spatial designer
Graphic Designer
Product Manager
Materials Engineer
Product Developer
Core modules:
Sustainable Product Design & Manufacturing (10 credits)
Management of Technology & Innovation (10 credits)
Design Methods & Management (10 credits)
Product Modelling & Visualisation (10 credits)
Global Design (10 credits)
Design Form & Aesthetics (10 credits)
Human Centred Design (10 credits)
Postgraduate Group Project (40 credits)
Postgraduate Individual Project (60 credits)
Optional modules:
Engineering Risk Management (10 credits)
Total Quality Management (10 credits)
Systems Thinking & Modelling (10 credits)
Advanced Materials & Production Technology (10 credits)
Intelligent Sensing & Reasoning Through Machine Learning (10 credits)
Remanufacturing (10 credits)
Digital Manufacturing & Smart Products (10 credits)
Mechatronic Systems Design Techniques (10 credits)
Project Management (10 credits)
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