BSc (Hons) Product Design

The BSc (Hons) Product Design course offered by Bournemouth University instills in students comprehensive knowledge on creating products that are functional, sustainable, user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing. Rooted in innovation and forward thinking, this course intertwines the theoretical aspects of product design with hands-on practical experience thereby moulding competent product designers who can impact the world with their designs.Course Content: The course curriculum provides a blend of practical and theoretical knowledge. It covers areas such as design methodologies, sustainable materials and practices, CAD, product semantics, design ethics, professional standards, manufacturing processes, digital and traditional design tools, and design history.Key Modules: Some of the primary modules students will study include: Design & Visualisation, Design It: Prototyping and Manufacture, Design It: Learn It, Live It, Sustainable Design, Design Culture, CAD & Applied Technologies, Advanced CAD & Technologies, Contemporary Issues in Design, and Creative Enterprise.Accreditations: The course is officially accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), and meets the necessary academic requirements you need to eventually achieve Incorporated Engineer status.Future Careers: Graduates can find rewarding opportunities in Industrial Design Consultancies, In-house Design Teams, Research and Development Departments, Specialist Equipment Manufacture, and Consumer Product Design, amongst others. Some recent graduates have also commenced their own design agencies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.