Design, Enterprise and Innovation
Aston University, Birmingham
UCAS Code: H7N1 | Master in Science (with Honours) – MSci (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Including a Science or Technical subject (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology Further Maths, Design Technology, Engineering Science and Electronics): BBC: Standard offer BCC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B CCC: Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer)
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSEs grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature and Mathematics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a Science or Technical subjects Other BTEC qualifications accepted (please check our Aston Website for further details)
T Level
The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Building Services Engineering for Construction - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - Onsite Construction - Digital Business Services - Digital Production, Design and Development - Digital Support Services - Health - Healthcare Science - Science - Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing - Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control - Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
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The MSci Design, Enterprise and Innovation programme is designed for students interested in developing product design expertise alongside knowledge of business and enterprise development to take on design leadership and entrepreneurship roles in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
Entrepreneurship and design innovation are seen as fundamental aspects of UK economy. Creating value through design is a challenge that requires being organisational and business savvy as much as it requires talent, methods and skills. You will learn about how design and management practices come together to benefit development, as well being enabled to start your own business. The programme delivered jointly by College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and Aston Business School, will equip you with not only solid design skills but also enterprise development competence to take on design leadership and entrepreneurship roles in future
You will be supported by a wide networks of entrepreneurs, mentors and investors from local and national communities such as BSEEN, Birmingham Enterprise Community, Enterprise Nation and Centre for Growth throughout your study.
As James Dyson and Steve Jobs (both of whom have design backgrounds), are you ready to shape the future through design entrepreneurship?
**Key course benefits**
- The only ‘Design and Entrepreneurship’ focused integrated master degree programme in West Midlands area, or even in the UK.
- Optional placement year providing more opportunities for your future career.
- All assessments are practical and developmental, with a combination of coursework, case studies, and design projects and in class tests.
Modules
Year 1:
• Introduction to Engineering and Design
• Prototyping & Development
• Design Fundamentals
• Engineering Principles
• Engineering Practice
Year 2:
• Design and Engineering for the User
• Design Studio
• Digital Design Skills
• Product Experience
• Product, Market and Intellectual Property
• Design Management and Innovation*
*achieve satisfactory level in this module to progress to MSci level study
Year 3: Optional placement year
Year 3/4:
• Product Design Final Year Project
• Advanced Design Management and Innovation
• Enterprise Creation
• Creating and Leading Effective Teams
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Final year:
• Enterprise Management and Growth
• High Performance Teams
• Corporate Social Responsibility Challenge
Please Note: All modules are based on the current academic year. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review.
Assessment methods
As a Design, Enterprise and Innovation student at Aston, you will experience our innovative approach to teaching, which combines lectures, tutorials, coaching, labs and directed study. Additional lectures and seminars will be provided by specialists from industry to support your learning.
You will be assessed by a combination of coursework, case studies, design projects and in-class tests. At Enterprise Development stage (Years 3 and 4), all of the assessments are authentic, practical and developmental, allowing you to demonstrate what you have achieved without having to endure the stress of revision.
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Aston University, Birmingham
School of Engineering and Technology
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