Undergraduate course

Product Design
BA (Hons)

With an emphasis on industrial design and the relationship between people and products, this course is where art meets science to make better, more attractive products.
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Course details

Study option

Full-time / 3 years / £9,250 per year
Part-time / up to 6 years / £1,155 per module

UCAS points

104

UCAS code

C100

Course level

Undergraduate

Qualification

BSc (Hons) degree

Location

Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus

This course is available as a Joint Honours degree.

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Course description

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What will you study

You'll focus developing your creativity and practical skills that employers tell us they want from graduates. You'll study a total of 120 credits per year. This will be made up of single or double modules.

Year one

You’ll study modules such as:
  1. Making it: Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  2. Product Design Studies
  3. Innovation
  4. Computer Aided Product Design
  5. Design Evaluation
  6. Context: Being a Product Designer

Product Design at Derby is aimed at creative people who may have studied Art and Design or Design Technology at school or developed a passion for the subject since leaving formal education. We will help you to build on your creativity and develop an understanding of the reality of design for manufacture. This is a link. because we teach in small groups we can help you to develop your potential as an individual and support your enthusiasm for design.

Full-time students applying in September should apply for this course through UCAS or you can apply directly to the University for an undergraduate course if you’re not applying to any other UK university in the same year.

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Code: 4PS507

Introduction to Biological Psychology

In this module students will explore how the brain works, including an introduction to the brain, neural structures and neurons. We will investigate the history of biological psychology and consider key questions, such as whether parts of our brains serve specialised functions and if there are individual differences in brain structure, associated with handedness, for example. We will also investigate how our understanding of brain function informs our understanding of selected areas of human and non-human cognition and behaviour.

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the underlying principles of biological psychology
  2. Explain the relationships between physiological systems and behaviour.

This module will focus on a number of areas which may include the following:

  • Conceptual and historical issues in biological psychology
  • Biopsychology as a neuroscience
  • Research methods of biopsychology
  • Biological bases of human and non-human behaviour
  • The nervous system, neurons and neuronal conduction
  • Neurotransmitters and behaviour
  • Typical and atypical neuropsychology
  • Comparative psychology
  • Hormones and behaviour
More information
20 Credits
Core
Exam
Practical
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Code: 4PS507

Introduction to Biological Psychology

In this module students will explore how the brain works, including an introduction to the brain, neural structures and neurons. We will investigate the history of biological psychology and consider key questions, such as whether parts of our brains serve specialised functions and if there are individual differences in brain structure, associated with handedness, for example. We will also investigate how our understanding of brain function informs our understanding of selected areas of human and non-human cognition and behaviour.

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the underlying principles of biological psychology
  2. Explain the relationships between physiological systems and behaviour.

This module will focus on a number of areas which may include the following:

  • Conceptual and historical issues in biological psychology
  • Biopsychology as a neuroscience
  • Research methods of biopsychology
  • Biological bases of human and non-human behaviour
  • The nervous system, neurons and neuronal conduction
  • Neurotransmitters and behaviour
  • Typical and atypical neuropsychology
  • Comparative psychology
  • Hormones and behaviour
More information
20 Credits
Optional
Exam
Practical
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Code: 4PS507

Introduction to Biological Psychology

In this module students will explore how the brain works, including an introduction to the brain, neural structures and neurons. We will investigate the history of biological psychology and consider key questions, such as whether parts of our brains serve specialised functions and if there are individual differences in brain structure, associated with handedness, for example. We will also investigate how our understanding of brain function informs our understanding of selected areas of human and non-human cognition and behaviour.

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the underlying principles of biological psychology
  2. Explain the relationships between physiological systems and behaviour.

This module will focus on a number of areas which may include the following:

  • Conceptual and historical issues in biological psychology
  • Biopsychology as a neuroscience
  • Research methods of biopsychology
  • Biological bases of human and non-human behaviour
  • The nervous system, neurons and neuronal conduction
  • Neurotransmitters and behaviour
  • Typical and atypical neuropsychology
  • Comparative psychology
  • Hormones and behaviour
More information
20 Credits
Core
Exam
Practical
Back to Module List

Code: 4PS507

Introduction to Biological Psychology

In this module students will explore how the brain works, including an introduction to the brain, neural structures and neurons. We will investigate the history of biological psychology and consider key questions, such as whether parts of our brains serve specialised functions and if there are individual differences in brain structure, associated with handedness, for example. We will also investigate how our understanding of brain function informs our understanding of selected areas of human and non-human cognition and behaviour.

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the underlying principles of biological psychology
  2. Explain the relationships between physiological systems and behaviour.

This module will focus on a number of areas which may include the following:

  • Conceptual and historical issues in biological psychology
  • Biopsychology as a neuroscience
  • Research methods of biopsychology
  • Biological bases of human and non-human behaviour
  • The nervous system, neurons and neuronal conduction
  • Neurotransmitters and behaviour
  • Typical and atypical neuropsychology
  • Comparative psychology
  • Hormones and behaviour
More information
20 Credits
Optional
Exam
Practical
Back to Module List

Code: 4PS507

Introduction to Biological Psychology

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On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the underlying principles of biological psychology
  2. Explain the relationships between physiological systems and behaviour.

This module will focus on a number of areas which may include the following:

  • Conceptual and historical issues in biological psychology
  • Biopsychology as a neuroscience
  • Research methods of biopsychology
  • Biological bases of human and non-human behaviour
  • The nervous system, neurons and neuronal conduction
  • Neurotransmitters and behaviour
  • Typical and atypical neuropsychology
  • Comparative psychology
  • Hormones and behaviour
More information
20 Credits
Core
Exam
Practical
Back to Module List

Code: 4PS507

Introduction to Biological Psychology

In this module students will explore how the brain works, including an introduction to the brain, neural structures and neurons. We will investigate the history of biological psychology and consider key questions, such as whether parts of our brains serve specialised functions and if there are individual differences in brain structure, associated with handedness, for example. We will also investigate how our understanding of brain function informs our understanding of selected areas of human and non-human cognition and behaviour.

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the underlying principles of biological psychology
  2. Explain the relationships between physiological systems and behaviour.

This module will focus on a number of areas which may include the following:

  • Conceptual and historical issues in biological psychology
  • Biopsychology as a neuroscience
  • Research methods of biopsychology
  • Biological bases of human and non-human behaviour
  • The nervous system, neurons and neuronal conduction
  • Neurotransmitters and behaviour
  • Typical and atypical neuropsychology
  • Comparative psychology
  • Hormones and behaviour
More information
20 Credits
Optional
Exam
Practical

How will you learn?

Your lecturers have real world experience as designers working for manufacturing companies and as consultants, so you'll benefit from their expertise. You'll learn through practical studio-based project work with formal lectures, seminars and debates to give you a good theoretical knowledge. You'll put your learning into context through industry learning opportunities, live project work, competitions, teamwork, cultural field study visits and visiting speakers.

Teaching hours

Like most universities, we operate extended teaching hours at the University of Derby, so contact time with your lecturers and tutors could be anytime between 9am and 9pm. Your timetable will be communicated after enrolment on your course.

Entry requirements

Full-time students applying in September should apply for this course through UCAS or you can apply directly to the University for an undergraduate course if you're not applying to an other UK university in the same year.

September 2017 typical entry requirements

UCAS points 96-112 (up to 16 from AS-levels)
Specific requirements at A-level At least a C in an Art and Design or Design Technology subject at A-level (or equivalent qualification)
Specific requirements at GCSE Five GCSEs at or above Grade C (or Grade 4), including Maths and English
Interview / Audition Yes - see interview details
Porfolio Yes - please see below
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Unistats

Full time

How to apply

UK/EU students

Full-time students applying in September should apply for this course through UCAS or you can apply directly to the University for an undergraduate course if you’re not applying to any other UK university in the same year.

Apply through UCAS Apply directly to the University

Full-time students applying in September should apply for this course through UCAS or you can apply directly to the University for an undergraduate course if you’re not applying to any other UK university in the same year.

Apply through UCAS Apply directly to the University

Careers

You can go on an optional work placement between stages two and three, which is a fantastic opportunity to gain some real experience of working in the industry. You'll also gain an additional qualification - the Diploma in Professional Practice.

Contact details

Course Leader Terry Watson
Email [email protected]
Course Leader 01332 593140
Admissions 01332 591167
International 01332 591698
General 01332 593302
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