Product Design Engineering or Product Design Technology
What’s the difference, and which one should you study?
Embark on a journey of discovery with our undergraduate degrees in Product Design Engineering and Product Design Technology. While both paths may sound similar, they offer distinct opportunities for budding designers and engineers.
Our Product Design Engineering degree delves deep into the fusion of aesthetic design principles with essential engineering knowledge, equipping you with a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering science. Whilst, our Product Design Technology course embraces a forward-thinking approach, leveraging cutting-edge technology to craft stunning, innovative, and practical products.
Whether you're fascinated by the intricacies of manufacturing or thrilled by the possibilities of modern technology, we have the perfect course to ignite your passion and propel you towards a rewarding career in design.
Course comparison
| Criteria | Product Design Engineering | Product Design Technology |
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| Course outline |
This course will develop your understanding of aesthetic and ergonomic design principles, as well as the engineering science that underpins them, allowing you to create functional and innovate products and design solutions. You will also explore how production technologies can be used to ensure products are manufactured at the right volume and quality. |
This course takes a technologically innovative approach to the design and creation of beautiful, ingenious, and functional products. It is well suited to students who are excited at the prospect of utilising modern technology for the creation of contemporary design solutions. |
| School | School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering | School of Design and Creative Arts |
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* aligned with UK Engineering Council UK-SPEC |
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| Top graduate destinations |
Adidas, Apple, Bentley Motors, Bosch, Caterpillar UK, Dyson, JCB, McLaren Applied, Triumph Motorcycles, Unilever, and more. Graduates can also choose to expand their skillset to enhance their career prospects with a postgraduate degree at Loughborough University. We offer a broad portfolio of postgraduate taught programmes in the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. |
DCA Design International, Cambridge Consultants, IBM, SharkNinja, TTP. Graduates can also choose to expand their skillset to enhance their career prospects with a postgraduate degree at Loughborough University. We offer a broad portfolio of postgraduate taught programmes in the School of Design and Creative Arts. |
| Top placement destinations |
Apple, 3M Healthcare, BAE Systems, BP, Dyson, Rolls-Royce, Tata Steel, Toyota, TRW Lucas Aerospace, Unilever, and more. |
Avon Protection, PDD, PriestmanGoode, SharkNinja, Unilever. |
| Involvement with industry |
Students will undertake group projects solving real-world problems, supplied by our industrial partners, as well as opportunities to work on individual design projects. Insights and case studies are provided by industry through guest lectures and various design, engineering and innovation competitions. |
There are opportunities to work on live briefs set by our long-standing industry partners, enter design competitions, gain an insight into industry from our guest speakers, and to exhibit in our annual Degree Show. |
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Our students and alumni
From jet powered suits to concussion testing devices, here are just some of the product design projects from our students and alumni.
