Product Design
Bangor University
UCAS Code: W240 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
Including Grade C in Design and Technology or an Art/Engineering subject.
Access to HE Diploma: Pass required.
Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent. Please contact us for more information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass required.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We will also consider other BTEC qualifications in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.
Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.
T Level qualifications are considered on a case by case basis.
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About this course
This is an English-medium course. We also offer this course through the medium of Welsh, see Dylunio Cynnrych W241
If you’re interested in making your imagination a reality this is the course for you. It focuses on a wide range of design sectors immersing you in the design and manufacture of products. You’ll study human centred design and design thinking methodologies. Every year project work placements with industrial partners will challenge and develop you both creatively and professionally, allowing you to experience a diverse range of working environments, projects and companies.
What is design? Is it…?
Making people’s lives better?
Improving the way things work?
How we organise things?
Improving the ways we communicate?
How we think strategically?
Using imagination to create real things?
Making change to communities?
Imagining and designing the future?
Designing experiences and products that people love?
Improving and innovating products and services?
Starting creative businesses?
Making difficult decisions?
Working with others for the greater good?
Making the world a better place?
If you said yes to one or more of these, you are a future product designer! Product Design is about making your imagination a reality. Everything we experience in our built environment has been created by people for people. Designers come from different backgrounds, some have creative skills, some have technical skills, but all are visionaries who are dedicated to improving the world around them. Product Design encompasses a wide range of careers for creative people who want to problem solve, innovate and change the world.
If you’re interested in making your imagination a reality this is the course for you. It focuses on a wide range of design sectors immersing you in the design and manufacture of products. Every year project work placements with industrial partners will challenge and develop you both creatively and professionally, allowing you to experience a diverse range of working environments, projects and companies.
‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.
Modules
For details of the modular structure, please see the course description on Bangor University's website.
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