Bachelor of Science in Product Design and Technology
University of Limerick
Key Information
Campus location
Limerick, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Bachelor of Science in Product Design and Technology
Product Design and Technology (PDT) is a learning environment that cultivates exploration and creativity. Here design students are challenged to question norms and create innovative solutions that positively affect future life experiences. Our values lie in human-centred, responsible and collaborative approaches with technological know-how.
60% of the learning takes place in a studio-based environment through hands-on practical projects. Purpose built workshops and visualisation labs along with experienced design lectures and technical staff support the students learning.
Our strong links with industry and community partners, along with an 8-month industrial placement, offers our students real-world experience during their program of study, ensuring they are best placed for employment upon graduating. Opportunities to study abroad are extensive due to our network of partners across Europe, India and the US.
During four years of design education, students design products and services across a broad range of themes and subjects including digital technologies, healthcare and well-being, consumer electronics, sustainability, social impact, as well as user experience. International guest lecturers, masterclasses and field trips are also part of the curriculum to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.
PDT has had multiple design award winners in competitions such as The Dyson Award, The Universal Design Challenge, The IDI Awards, The Enterprise Ireland Entrepreneur Awards, and The Undergrad Awards.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
- Design Studio 1
- Engineering Science 1
- Electrotechnology
- Introduction to Materials Processing
- Introduction to Materials Science
Semester 2
- Design Studio 2
- Materials for Design
- Model Making
- Manufacturing Technology 2
- Design Mechanics
Year 2
Semester 3
- Design Studio 3
- Ergonomics Foundations
- Design Research in Practice
- Technological Mathematics 1
Semester 4
- Design Studio 4
- Design Visualisation
- Product Design and Modelling
- Contemporary Design Culture
Year 3
Semester 5
- Design Studio 5 (Industry)
- Design Studio 6 (Community)
- Design Ergonomics
- Design for Environmental Sustainability
- Advanced Modelling of Form
Semester 6
- Cooperative Education
- Study Abroad
Year 4
Semester 7
- Design Project 1
- New Enterprise Creation
- Design For Manufacture
Semester 8
- Design Project 2
- Project Planning and Control
- Occupational Psychology
Program Outcome
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree NFQ Level 8
- MA in Business Management
- MA in Technical Communication and E-Learning
- Masters in Management and Marketing
- Masters in International Entrepreneurship Management
- MSc in Marketing, Consumption and Society
- Research Master's in Design
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed on the Graduate Outcomes Survey by graduates approximately one year after graduation:
- Associate Product Development Engineer
- Associate Research & Development
- BIM/CAD Designer
- CAD Design Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Design Engineer
- Document Controller/Project Administrator
- Graduate Design Engineer
- Graduate Industrial Designer
- Head of Design
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Mechanical Engineering Intern
- Technology Transfer Engineer
- Process Developer
- Product Design Associate
- Product Designer
- Product Development Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Product R&D
- Project Manager
- Prototype Technician
- R&D Engineer
- Service Engineer
- Technician
- Temporary Associate R&D Engineer
- UX and design
- Web Designer