Fact file
| Course | Product Design (MDes/BDes) |
| UCAS code | H790 |
| Industrial placements | Yes |
| Study abroad | European: Yes International: Yes |
| Delivery options | Full time |
| Typical offer | 2011 Entry A-level students - ABB at A-level including an Art and Design related A level such as Design, Design Technology or Art and Design Advanced Diploma students - Engineering Diploma grade A plus A-level (A2) in a design related subject at grade B or higher Although the typical offers are expressed in terms of A levels and Advanced Diplomas we do welcome and accept students with a wide range of alternative qualifications. |
| English language requirements | A pass at GCSE level in English Language (grade C above). International students must have an English language qualification at a suitable level, for example IELTS 6.0 or equivalent |
| Course Fees | Fees for 2011/12 are: Home/EU: £3,375.00 Overseas: £15,600.00 |
Course Description
Our innovative multidisciplinary degree in Product Design has been developed to bring together design and engineering to produce
skilled and creative designers who understand both aesthetics and technology, key attributes identified by many leading employers in the
sector. It bridges the gap between visual arts-led and engineering-led
product design courses and gives Leeds graduates an advantage by
equipping them to take advantage of a wider variety of employment opportunities.
During the first and second years of the course, the programme is divided into three broad subject areas:
- Technology modules;
- Design awareness modules;
- Design studio modules.
The technology modules provide you with the technological understanding needed to create and deliver designs that will be both efficient and effective. These modules cover the basics from mechanical, electronic and materials engineering. The design awareness modules include design context, history, psychology, creativity and innovation, design information, computer aided design systems, and business and marketing. Finally, the design studio modules will help you develop important design and communication skills through design project work. In your third (BDes students) and fourth year (MDes students) approximately half the course is dedicated to major design projects. The projects fall into thematic areas, such as intelligent homes, medical devices and packaging, and are supported by a range of modules.
Find out more about the modules available on the course by visiting the module page.
Talk to us
For further information please contact our undergraduate admissions team:
Email:
ug-admissions@mech-eng.leeds.ac.uk
Tel:
+44 (0) 113 343 2149
How to apply
Please contact the Undergraduate admissions team:
All undergraduate applications should be made through UCAS
This course is part of the School of Mechanical Engineering
