Semester 1 and 2

Compulsory modules

The module is designed to provide students with a design sprint experience that helps them develop the necessary skills to respond quickly to client briefs in a consultancy environment.

The module provides a selection of briefs from various industries, allowing students to engage in a fast-paced design process. Each student must choose one brief and create a design proposal, which is then submitted to the respective companies for feedback. This process is integrated with the University's assessment procedures.

A key aim of the module is to facilitate student interaction with industry and develop their professional skills.

The aims of this module are for the student to:

  • integrate and apply knowledge, skills and values from modules studied throughout the programme in a significant design project, over a period of two semesters;
  • to demonstrate core competencies in Design, creative approaches to innovation, and practical skill related to design development.

Semester 1

Compulsory modules

The ability to integrate practical electronics and mechanics for prototyping products is a fundamental quality of a well-rounded designer. This module aims to provide the opportunity and environment for students to extend their knowledge and skills in electronics and mechanics and to practice integrating these skills by designing and creating a functioning prototype within a specified budget.

Semester 2

Optional modules (choose one)

This module aims to prepare design students with the knowledge and skills required to develop innovative sustainable design solutions.

The aims of this module are to develop research, project management and report writing capability by investigation which aims to further the development of a design topic.

The aims of this module are for the student to gain a greater understanding of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Manufacture (CAM), and what computer supported technologies bring to the design process. The module will allow the student to build on core CAD/CAM skills developed in Parts A and B of the programme through the theoretical and practical application of advanced CAD/CAM techniques, but with particular focus on 3D data acquisition and surface modelling for high quality production models.

The module seeks to enhance students' understanding of modern advancements in automated design and manufacturing and how to leverage these in creating innovative design outcomes.