The Product Design and Technology BSc (Hons) at Aston University is engineered for aspiring innovators eager to shape the future of manufactured goods and user experiences. In a world demanding sustainable solutions and user-centric design, this degree equips you with the critical blend of creativity, engineering principles, and technological understanding necessary to excel. You will explore fundamental concepts in design, innovation, and manufacturing, learning to translate ideas into tangible products that address real-world challenges and opportunities, utilising methodologies like Design Thinking and Systems Thinking. This programme is ideal if you possess a passion for problem-solving and a drive to create impactful designs.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree, studied over four years including a placement, immerses you in a hands-on learning environment. You will engage with modules covering design communication, product experience, and advanced innovation, utilising industry-standard 3D solid modelling and prototyping processes. The integrated design projects and a substantial final year project will allow you to apply your knowledge to complex problems, considering business, environmental, and user impacts. Upon graduation, you will possess a portfolio of work and the practical skills to pursue careers in product development, industrial design, and innovation management.