StudyQA — Bachelor: Industrial Design — University of Liverpool

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The Bachelor of Design in Industrial Design at the University of Liverpool is a comprehensive undergraduate program that prepares students to become innovative and skilled designers capable of shaping the future of products and user experiences. This course offers a unique blend of creative practice, technical knowledge, and critical understanding, enabling students to develop solutions that are both aesthetically appealing and functionally effective. Throughout the program, students engage in hands-on workshops, studio projects, and industry collaborations that foster practical skills and real-world insights.

The curriculum covers core areas such as conceptual design, product development, manufacturing processes, ergonomics, sustainability, and digital fabrication. Students learn to utilize cutting-edge design software and emerging technologies, including 3D printing, CAD/CAM, and virtual prototyping, equipping them with tools essential for contemporary industrial design practice. Emphasis is placed on user-centered design principles, encouraging students to consider the needs and experiences of diverse users in their creative process.

By exploring different materials, manufacturing techniques, and design for disassembly, students gain an understanding of sustainable product development. The program also promotes critical thinking about social, environmental, and ethical issues related to design, preparing graduates to contribute responsibly to society and industry. Collaboration with industry partners and participation in live projects enhance students’ employability, providing valuable professional experience before graduation.

Graduates of the Industrial Design program are well-positioned for careers in product design, automotive design, furniture, digital design, and related fields. The University of Liverpool’s strong links with industry, combined with its commitment to innovative teaching and research, ensures students receive a high-quality education that fosters creativity, technical proficiency, and problem-solving skills. Upon completing the program, students are equipped to enter competitive job markets, pursue postgraduate studies, or start their own design ventures, making them versatile and sought-after professionals in the field of industrial design.

Programme Year One

Electrical Circuits & Digital Electronics for Engineers
Design 1
Product Development 1
Introduction to Structural Materials
Fluid Mechanics with Thermodynamics
Solids and Structures 1
Mathematics for Engineers
Introduction to Management
Mechanical Product Dissection

Compulsory modules

Electrical Circuits & Digital Electronics for Engineers (ELEC122)
Introduction To Engineering Skills (ENGG107)
Introduction To Structural Materials (ENGG108)
Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics (ENGG109)
Solids and Structures 1 (ENGG110)
Product Development 1 (ENGG120)
Design 1a (ENGG123)
Design 1b (ENGG124)
Engineering Mathematics (MATH198)
Mathematical Techniques for Engineers (MATH199)
Introduction To Management and Sustainability (MNGT105)

Programme Year Two

Product Development 2
Product Visualisation & Simulation 1
Human Factors: Theory & Practice
Managing Product Development
Design 2
Fluids Mechanics and Structures 2
Consumer Electronics
Materials Processing and Selection 1
Project Management

Compulsory modules

Solids & Structures 2 (ENGG209)
Product Development 2 (ENGG220)
Product Visualisation and Simulation 1 (ENGG221)
Human Factors In Product Design: Theory (ENGG222)
Human Factors In Product Design: Practice (ENGG224)
Consumer Electronics (ENGG225)
Product form and Materials (ENGG226)
Materials Processing and Selection Ii (MATS210)
Materials Processing and Selection I (MATS214)
Design 2 (MECH212)
Project Management (MNGT202)
Managing Product Development (MNGT205)

Programme Year Three

Individual Project: Design Enterprise
Product Development 3
Product Visualisation & Simulation 2
Design 3
Product Design Group Project
Materials Design
Fundamentals of Manufacturing
Management of Design

Compulsory modules

Product Development 3 (ENGG320)
Product Visualisation & Simulation 2 (ENGG321)
Product Design Group Project (ENGG340)
Individual Project (ENGG341)
Materials Design (MATS303)
Mechatronics (MECH316)
Manufacturing Systems (MNFG321)
Management of Design (MNGT313)
Advanced Modern Management (MNGT352)

Requirements

Students who have followed the national curriculum (Attestat o Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii) must complete the University of Liverpool International Foundation Year or an equivalent foundation programme.
Students offering A-levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 28 points or SATs can apply for direct entry to year one of undergraduate programmes.
Applicants not offering an Applied/Mechanics option in A-level Mathematics must have at least AS Physics at a minimum of Grade B as an alternative
International Baccalaureate: 33 overall, including 5 at Higher Level Mathematics and Physics plus 5 in Standard Level English.
IELTS 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.
Please note that TOEFL is no longer classified by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as a secure English Language Test (SELT). However the University is continuing to accept TOEFL at the required level for entry onto undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmes.