Product Design BA (Hons)

We take a user-centred approach to designing innovative, sustainable and forward-thinking products for volume production, including furniture, healthcare products, toys and consumer electronics. <br/><br/>Our long-established degree course will prepare you for a range of roles in the creative industries, including product design, UX design, research, development, modelling, visualisation and design management. <br/><br/><br/>* Ranked 8th for Product Design by the Guardian University Guide 2024.<br/><br/><br/>* Visualising and Prototyping: You will explore a range of hands-on and digital tools and techniques with access to our extensive workshop facilities. <br/><br/><br/>* Human-centred Design: You will design products informed by insights and trends identified through focussed research, that deliver a rich user experience. <br/><br/><br/>* Design for Manufacture: You will balance aesthetic and functional requirements to optimise products for sustainable production.<br/><br/><br/>**Key Course Benefits**<br/>* Our studio-based course will allow you to explore, create, collaborate and develop the skills required to design innovative products, supported by peers and guided by experienced practitioners. <br/><br/><br/>* Extensive workshops include laser cutting, rapid prototyping, CNC/robotic milling, 3D scanning and clay modelling facilities, hack spaces and immersive studios*. <br/><br/><br/>* Digital suites offer industry-standard CAD modelling, rendering, graphics, animation and video-editing software.<br/><br/><br/>* Our visiting speaker programme makes use of our extensive alumni and industry network, with previous talks from Zoe Laughlin (Institute of Making), John Tree (Jasper Morrison) and Map Project Office (subject to availability*).<br/><br/><br/>* Gain an international perspective with our international partner institutions, who provide opportunities for shared learning and the potential for travel and study abroad*. <br/><br/><br/>*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

Studying at Coventry's city centre campus will give you everything you need. There is a range of affordable accommodation options in their university-owned hall of residence, which are situated less than a 10-minute walk away!<br/><br/>Coventry also offer their students a unique programme, Phoenix+. This scheme gives you opportunities to enhance your skills and experiences so you can confidently step out into the world as a graduate. You'll be equipped with employability skills and career development advice from day one to graduation and beyond.<br/><br/>Coventry's Talent Team can also help you prepare for your career with everything from CV writing to securing an internship. You'll also have access to a Success Coach who will work with you to build a personal success plan and ensure you make the most out of your university experience.<br/><br/>Register Interest today to find out more about the campus and where you'll study!