BA (Hons) Product Design
Combine creative flair with an understanding of design for 21st century manufacture. Specialise in user-centred or technically-oriented design as you prepare for a career making effective, attractive products that people want. Choose a BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) pathway depending on your career preference. **Why choose this course?**You'll focus developing your creativity and practical skills that employers tell us they want from graduates:- Industry sponsored assignments- Group projects- Knowledge of the latest technologies in CAD, visualisation and rapid prototyping 93% of students said that they were satisfied with the overall quality of this course, according to the National Student Survey 2019.**Is this course for you?**It’s all about giving you the skills to work in a modern design environment, combining traditional approaches with latest technologies in CAD, visualisation, manufacturing and rapid prototyping. The course can be tailored to match your personal interests too; there is a common first year for all product design students, after which you can choose whether to focus on a BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) pathway. **How you will learn**You’ll work in studios and workshops running advanced computer-based systems and will develop a strong understanding of theory through lectures, seminars and debates. We teach in small groups so you’ll enjoy plenty of support to nurture your personal design enthusiasms and directions. You'll spend your first year developing an understanding of which direction you want to focus on and then choose between a BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) at stage 2. **Opportunities and experiences**Employer-sponsored assignments and live project work are cornerstones of BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons) Product Design. You can even take an optional placement year in industry. There is the chance to go on cultural study visits, hear from visiting speakers and showcase your talent in major competitions and exhibitions too. **Careers and employability**Forward-thinking product designers who can challenge conventional thinking are highly sought after across the UK and abroad. With BA (Hons) /BSc (Hons) Product Design on your CV, you can join our trailblazing graduates who are now forging exciting careers with companies such as Lego. Find out more: https://www.derby.ac.uk/undergraduate/product-design-courses/product-design-ba-hons/
Combine creative flair with an understanding of design for 21st century manufacture. Specialise in user-centred or technically-oriented design as you prepare for a career making effective, attractive products that people want. Choose a BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) pathway depending on your career preference. **Why choose this course?**You'll focus developing your creativity and practical skills that employers tell us they want from graduates:- Industry sponsored assignments- Group projects- Knowledge of the latest technologies in CAD, visualisation and rapid prototyping 93% of students said that they were satisfied with the overall quality of this course, according to the National Student Survey 2019.**Is this course for you?**It’s all about giving you the skills to work in a modern design environment, combining traditional approaches with latest technologies in CAD, visualisation, manufacturing and rapid prototyping. The course can be tailored to match your personal interests too; there is a common first year for all product design students, after which you can choose whether to focus on a BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) pathway. **How you will learn**You’ll work in studios and workshops running advanced computer-based systems and will develop a strong understanding of theory through lectures, seminars and debates. We teach in small groups so you’ll enjoy plenty of support to nurture your personal design enthusiasms and directions. You'll spend your first year developing an understanding of which direction you want to focus on and then choose between a BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) at stage 2. **Opportunities and experiences**Employer-sponsored assignments and live project work are cornerstones of BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons) Product Design. You can even take an optional placement year in industry. There is the chance to go on cultural study visits, hear from visiting speakers and showcase your talent in major competitions and exhibitions too. **Careers and employability**Forward-thinking product designers who can challenge conventional thinking are highly sought after across the UK and abroad. With BA (Hons) /BSc (Hons) Product Design on your CV, you can join our trailblazing graduates who are now forging exciting careers with companies such as Lego. Find out more: https://www.derby.ac.uk/undergraduate/product-design-courses/product-design-ba-hons/
