BSc (Hons) Product Design and Innovation at Aston University

Programme overview

Unleash your creativity with our product design and innovation degree. Immerse yourself in this future-focused discipline, blending innovation and engineering expertise. Complete Individual and group projects and challenges, set by real companies, tutors and yourself.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Physical Sciences | Duration: 3 or 4 years | Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year core modules: Introduction to Design, Design Innovation, Introduction to Design-Build-Test, Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences, Electronics 1, Engineering for Design and others. Second year core modules: Advanced Design Innovation, Design for Manufacture, Design Communication, Engineering for Design 2, Product Experience 1, Integrated Design Project and others. Placement year core modules: EPS Placement Year.

Career pathways

Recent graduates of our course have progressed to enjoy excellent careers. Many have secured positions through their placement year, with notable companies like JLR, Seymour Powell, Dyson, and Mattel.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: BBC including one STEM subject; BCC including one STEM subject (with an EPQ at grade B); CCC when including one STEM subject (contextual offer). IB: 29 points overall with 5, 5, 4 including 1 STEAM Higher Level subjects. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma and National Extended Diploma (Science/Technical/Engineering type): DDM. GCSEs: GCSE English Language or Literature minimum grade C/4; GCSE Mathematics minimum grade C/4.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First year tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year (2027/28). First year tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/d1463f48-0c9e-da38-dbe8-edc606edcbe1/product-design-and-innovation?studyYear=2027

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