Product Design and Innovation
Aston University, Birmingham
UCAS Code: H772 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Aston University, Birmingham
UCAS Code: H772 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
BBC including one of listed STEAM subjects: Standard offer. BCC including one of listed STEAM subjects: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B. CCC including one of listed STEAM subjects: Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer). STEAM subjects accepted: Art or Design, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics.
Access to HE Diploma
15 Distinction credits and 30 Merit credits at Level 3, including 30 credits from STEAM subject units. STEAM subjects accepted: Art or Design, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Maths Grade C/4 and English Language or Literature Grade C/4
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level, including at least 1 STEAM subject. STEAM subjects accepted: Art or Design, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Engineering/Science/Technical subjects: DDM. For other BTEC combinations please see Aston's web pages.
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 - Finance - Craft and Design
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**Overview**
Unleash your creativity with our accredited product design and innovation degree. Immerse yourself in this future-focused discipline, blending innovation and engineering expertise. Complete challenges set by real companies, cultivating practical problem-solving skills through the Conceive Design Implement Operate teaching method. You will collaborate in diverse teams of engineers and designers, mimicking the typical working world with a wide range of technical and professional capabilities. Upon completion of this course you’ll be technically skilled, inspired, and at the forefront of design innovation.
**Assessment**
The way we assess you will be diverse, blending exams with coursework, portfolio submissions, and digital design on platforms. Assessing you through different practices will help gain an overall understanding of your knowledge.
**Key course benefits**
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
- Ranked 9th in the UK for teaching quality (Sunday Times 2023)
- Work on live industry set projects through our enterprise 'Design Factory Birmingham', gaining valuable experience and industry links.
- Our optional placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, to boost your future employment prospects.
- In the final year exhibit your designs at our annual design exhibition, where you get to showcase your concepts and findings during the event.
Assessment methods
The way we assess you will be diverse, blending exams with coursework, portfolio submissions, and digital design on platforms. Assessing you through different practices will help gain an overall understanding of your knowledge.
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Aston University, Birmingham
School of Engineering and Technology
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