BSc (Hons) Product Design and Innovation at University of Portsmouth

Unleash your creativity and bring your ideas to life by combining the theories and methodologies of art and engineering in efficient and cost-effective ways. Our foundation course in Engineering and Technology with Foundation Year is designed to develop the vital underpinning skills in maths, science and technology needed for studying at degree level. From this course you can progress onto a variety of degrees including computing, engineering, mathematic and physics.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Design Analysis and Development; Engineering Practice; Illustration Techniques; Introduction to Design; Introduction to Materials and Manufacture; Introduction to Technology Concepts; Computer Aided Design; Design Ideation; Research Methods for Product Design; Technology Concepts.

Career pathways

The skills you learn on this course will prepare you to work in any industry you're passionate about, in areas such as product design, design management, consultancy, engineering, marketing and graphic design. Depending on the roles you go into and your experience in industry, you could earn up to £35,000 as a CAD technician, up to £45,000 as a product designer, or up to £35,000 as an exhibition designer.

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