Engineering Product Design

You could become an engineering product designer, creating products that solve everything from minor problems, like a leaky teapot, to major questions, like how to launch lifeboats faster. we’re one of the longest-running degrees to hold ied accreditation. this course fully meets the educational requirements for registered product designer (rproddes) and incorporated engineer (ieng). it also partially meets the educational requirements for chartered technological product designer (ctpd).

Work experience transforms a cv. it’s important that you get some – and we’ll help you do that. placement jobs in your third year often lead to 'live' projects in their final year that are sponsored by the companies, and many of our students have been employed by their placement companies on graduation. in recent years students have done placements at companies such as rolls royce, brompton, vitamin (design consultancy), complete fabrication, firefly lighting and smiths medical, amongst others.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Combining flair and vision with practical skill, product design is an exciting course that will set you on course for a creative, fulfilling career. our recent graduates are pursuing successful careers with companies like lego, dyson, gilette and mclaren. others have set up businesses or work as freelance product designers. from design consultancies to manufacturing companies, there’s a wealth of choice for you. the course is practical and applied. when you come to graduate you’ll have a portfolio to showcase your talent and ability to create aesthetic, desirable and functional solutions within financial constraints. and that’s precisely what employers are looking for.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. London South Bank University has partnerships with the following companies: