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Faculty of Engineering
MDes, BDes Product Design
Overview
Product design is an activity which defines and reflects society and culture, shaping our environment, facilitating daily life and providing a powerful medium for communication and reflection. Our innovative multi-disciplinary degree course in Product Design has been developed to produce skilled, 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 a significant advantage by equipping them with a wider variety of employment opportunities.
UCAS Code: H790
Industrial placements: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Delivery option: Full time
Start date: September
Course fees: Home/EU: £9,000; International: £16,200. The main University website has more information on Your finances 2012.
Course brochure: Download
Modules
The tables below show the modules that you will study if you commence your studies in September 2011. This information is taken from the University Programme Catalogue, which is a tool designed for current students to select modules. If you are looking to start your studies in September 2012 this is still a useful guide as it gives you an idea of what you might study.
This is an indicative list and actual content may vary as we regularly review the content or our courses in light of new experiences and developments in the field.
Year 1
| Compulsory modules |
| Architectural Studies 1.1 |
| Quantification Techniques for Product Design |
| Materials Technology |
| Statics |
| Contextual Studies and Ergonomics |
| Consumer Electronics |
| Design Studio 1 |
Year 2
| Compulsory modules |
| Economics and Management |
| Design Studio 2 |
| Processing of Materials |
| Creativity, Innovation and Shape Systems |
| Electronics for Product Design |
Year 3
| Compulsory modules |
| Professional Skills |
| Design and Manufacture Systems |
| Design Project |
| Mechanical Systems |
| Professional, Portfolio & Industry Awareness |
Year 4
| Compulsory modules |
| Sustainable Design |
| Team Project |
| Design Policy and Integration |
| Design Research |
| Design Communication |
Entry requirements
- ABB* at A-level
preferably
including an Art or Design related A level and GCSE Mathematics and Science at grade B higher
- Engineering Diploma grade A plus A-level (A2) in a design related subject at grade B or higher
- IB: 34 points overall, with 16 points at higher level.
*Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking
We also welcome and accept students with a wide range of alternative UK and international qualifications.
English requirement: A pass at GCSE level in English Language (grade C or above). International students must have an English language qualification at a suitable level, for example IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Career options
Graduates can expect excellent career prospects, ranging from employment opportunities with manufacturers with in-house design departments to design consultanies. Other employers will be interested in skills and abilities developed throughout the course such as communication skills and ability to critically analyse and produce creative solutions to problems. Therefore, graduates will also be well placed to pursue and develop careers in marketing, advertising and management consultancy.
How to apply
All undergraduate applications should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS).
If you require any further information please contact the Undergraduate Admissions team, e: ugdes-admissions@mech-eng.leeds.ac.uk t: +44 (0)113 343 2149