BSc (Hons) Product Design Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

The professionally-accredited BSc (Hons) Product Design Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University combines skills development in traditional hand-generated design work such as sketching, drawing and physical model making, with the latest computer-aided design techniques. The Product Design Engineering degree gives you the opportunity to test your creativity and develop technical skills in using the latest CAD technology so that you will be able to take ideas from product conception, design and analysis, right through to production.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science | Department: School of Engineering and Built Environment | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Computer Aided Design, Design Visualisation, Design Thinking Product Innovation, Introduction to Electronics and Control, Mechanics, Materials and Manufacture, Prototyping and Modelmaking for Design. Year 2 core modules: Advanced CAD, Product Design and Presentation, Applied Electronics and Control, Embodiment Design, Product Analysis, Entrepreneurial Product Development. Year 3 core modules: Design Project and Product Management, Major Project Research Report, Major Project, Sustainable and Ethical Design, User Centred Design.

Career pathways

You will enjoy varied career opportunities both in the UK and overseas with a BSc (Hons) degree in Product Design Engineering. Design is a growing sector, despite the recession the profession continues to expand, offering opportunities in many different industries.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBC (112). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:; Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths; NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading; Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English; Higher Diploma in Maths/English; Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English; Northern Ireland Essential. A levels: BBC; Minimum number of A Levels required : 2; Maximum AS UCAS points: 20; Subject requirements: Grade C in one relevant A Level subject. Relevant subjects include Design and Technology: Product Design, Maths, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, and Design Engineering. BTECs: DMM from a relevant subject. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. From a relevant subject. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. From a relevant subject. OCR Cambridge Technical: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. From a relevant subject. Irish awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Grade H2 from a relevant subject. T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. From a relevant subject. IELTS: 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test .

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

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