The Product Design and Innovation BSc (Hons) with placement year at Aston University is designed for aspiring innovators eager to shape the future of physical products and user experiences. In a world demanding sustainable, user-centred, and technologically advanced solutions, this degree equips you with the essential skills to identify opportunities and translate them into tangible designs. You will explore the critical interplay between creative ideation, design innovation, and market viability, preparing you for a dynamic career in product development. This undergraduate programme is ideal if you possess a passion for problem-solving and a drive to bring novel concepts to life.
Studied full-time on campus over four years, including an integrated placement year, your learning journey will involve a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, covering areas such as design for manufacture and product experience. Through hands-on projects, including an interdisciplinary design project and a substantial final year project, you will develop expertise in design communication and user-centred methodologies. You will graduate technically skilled, inspired, and at the forefront of design innovation, prepared for roles in product design and innovation management with a portfolio of real-world projects.