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BSC PRODUCT DESIGN AND INNOVATION
- Qualification
- Bachelor Of Science Degree
- CAO Points
- 329
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MH305
- Award Type and NFQ level
- Undergraduate Degree (8)
- Study Mode
- Full time
- Closing Date
- 01 July 2025
Overview
Degree Overview
>Students of Product Design and Innovation learn to harness their creative, artistic, and problem-solving skills. Students also gain a comprehensive understanding of technology and materials and develop a sensitive awareness of human needs and behaviour through user-centred design. You are taught to combine these abilities to create products that not only meet but also exceed user expectations.
>The program is a practical studio-based course, with an emphasis on project-based learning, workshops, CAD laboratory sessions and group work. The studio subjects include visualisation; freehand drawing and freehand rendering; computer modelling and rendering, model making and prototyping.
>The programme is interdisciplinary as students gain a broad understanding of product design and innovation from both engineering and marketing perspectives, focusing on creating solutions that balance business viability, human desirability, and technical feasibility.
>Students learn from accomplished designers and design entrepreneurs with experience in sports equipment, medical devices, user interfaces, consumer electronics, and homeware.
>Students get first-hand experience with clients through industry-linked projects.
>Includes the opportunity for a six-month, full-time work experience placement in a relevant employment setting or an Erasmus study abroad.
Read our graduate stories - from international award winners to RandD engineers
Course structure
Duration: 4 years
As a specialised 4 year Bachelor of Science BSc 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)
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
After Undergraduation
After Graduation
>Product designers are key in driving innovation in the modern world. As technological competence spreads globally, businesses are placing greater focus on achieving market success through design. Graduates are equipped to foster innovation in various areas, especially those related to design and technology, its application, or assessment.
>Potential career paths for graduates include product design, UI/UX 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 choose to continue their studies. The Department offers a postgraduate MSc Design Innovation as well as a PhD in Design Innovation.
Read our graduate stories - from international award winners to RandD engineers
Visit the Department website for more information about postgraduate options.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: 2H5 and 4O6/H7, Irish, English and O3/H7 Mathematics plus 3 other subjects.
This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.
|
Subject |
Required |
Ordinary Level Grade |
Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Irish |
Yes |
O6 |
H7 |
English |
Yes |
O6 |
H7 |
Language |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mathematics |
Yes |
O3 |
H7 |
Science |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
* This course requires 3 additional subjects.
How to apply
APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE
The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply.
Categories of applicant:
- School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
- Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
- EU/EFTA/UK students
- International students (outside the EU)
- QQI (Further Education) students
- Transferring students
- Deferring students