MH305 BSc Product Design

SeCTIoN 7 – HUmaNITIeS aND SoCIal SCIeNCeS SPecIalISeD DeGreeS BSc Product Design CAO Code: MH305 | CAO Points 2021: 326

CAO Code: MH305 CAO Points 2021: 326 CAO Points Range 2020: 357-555 Places 2021: 40 Duration: 4 years Erasmus/Study Abroad Option: Yes - subject to availability Mature Applicants: See p. 208 UK, EU & International Applicants: See p. 214 QQI Link: See p. 210 Placement Option: Yes – subject to availability Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & Science subject (one of Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Physics with Chemistry, Engineering, Technology, Construction Studies or Design and Communication Graphics) and O3/H7 Mathematics

>A highly practical course, with an emphasis on project-based learning, workshops, laboratory sessions and group work. >Opportunity to take a six-month, full-time work experience placement, in a relevant employment setting. >Students acquire a broad understanding of product design from both an engineering and a marketing point of view - leading you to create solutions that balance business viability, human desirability and technical feasibility.

Why choose this degree?

>As a student of Product Design, you will learn to harness your creative, artistic, and problem-solving skills. You will also gain a relevant understanding of technology and materials, and a sensitive awareness of human needs and behaviour through user-centred design. You will learn to combine these abilities to create products that satisfy, even delight, users. You will acquire an understanding of Product Design from both an engineering and a marketing point of view. >You will learn from accomplished designers and design entrepreneurs - people who have experience designing in sports equipment, medical devices, user interfaces and consumer electronics and homeware – as well as having impeccable academic credentials.

Options after graduation?

Product designers are key to innovation in the modern world. As technological competence spreads globally, businesses are placing greater focus on achieving market success through design. Graduates understand and drive innovation in many spheres of life, especially those involving design and technology, its application or assessment. Students may consider career areas such as product design, interaction design, medical device design, furniture design, service design, technical marketing, customer development and user experience, new product development, design management, technology business management and many other design disciplines.

Some graduates continue their studies and we currently offer the following postgraduate course: >MSc Design Innovation

Maynooth Education

Electives Option See p. 13 for details

Contact us

Maynooth University Department of Design Innovation, Rowan House  + 353 1 708 6634  design@mu.ie  www.maynoothuniversity.ie/design-innovation @MaynoothDesign

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Course structure

> As a specialised 4 year Bachelor of Science degree in Product Design, a range of technology, marketing and design subjects are taken in all years > All students can take a 6-month, full-time, work experience placement in 3rd year or alternatively may opt to participate in the Erasmus/Study Abroad student exchange programme, completing a semester in another EU 3rd level institution (subject to availability)

Possible topics

1st year

> Creative thinking and design > Core design skills (sketching, prototyping, presentation) > Introduction to embedded electronic engineering > Maths, physics and material science > Computer aided design > Core design skills > Universal design > Usability, ergonomics and aesthetics > Visual communication & portfolio > Design history and culture > Manufacturing processes > Marketing management > Service design > Ethnography > Design for environment and sustainability > Design project with industry > Industry Erasmus/Study Abroad > Human computer interaction > Advanced materials and design for manufacture > Innovation management > Keystone design projects > Systematic design methods for innovation

2nd year 3rd year Final year