Technology with Design BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

The Technology with Design BSc (Hons) is a four-year program that combines design and engineering skills to prepare students for careers in industrial design or engineering. The program emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and product development, and includes a compulsory placement in year 3. Graduates are well-prepared for employment in the design and engineering industries, and are also equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue further studies.

Program Outline

• Objectives:
• To provide students with the skills, technical know-how, and market awareness needed to apply creativity to innovation.
• To prepare students for a career in the fields of industrial design or engineering.
• To equip graduates with the necessary skills to pursue postgraduate studies in related fields.
• Program Description:
• The program is delivered jointly by the School of Engineering and the Belfast School of Art.
• Year 3 of the program consists of a compulsory placement in an industry or academic setting.

Outline:

• Program Content:
• Design and engineering
• Technology
• Innovation
• Product development
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Project management
• Problem solving
• Market awareness
• Business skills
• Program Structure:
• Full-time program
• Four years in duration
• Includes a compulsory one-year placement in year 3
• Semester-based
• Approximately 36-42 hours of expected teaching and learning per week
• Course Schedule:
• Individual Modules:
• Year 1:
• Design Practice
• Design Culture
• Engineering Mathematics
• The Global Engineer
• Materials and Manufacturing 1
• Introduction to Technology with Design
• Year 2:
• Design Communication
• Design Knowledge
• Manufacturing Systems
• Automation
• Design and CAE 2
• Materials and Manufacturing 2
• Year 3:
• Industrial Placement (optional)
• International Academic Studies (optional)
• Year 4:
• Major project - Product Design
• Design and Industrial Applications 3
• Advanced CAE
• The Nature of Innovation
• Functional Biomaterials (optional)
• Nanotechnology (optional)
• Object Oriented Programming (optional)
• Environmental Engineering (optional)
• Manufacturing technology (optional)
• Module Descriptions:

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods:
• Continuous assessment
• Formal examinations
• Individual and group project work
• Class tests
• Design activities
• Oral presentations
• Library and laboratory based assignments
• Timely feedback is provided to students for their development.
• Assessment Criteria:

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Practical activities
• Studio-based design work
• Individual and group project work
• Industrial visits
• Case studies
• Access to design studios, IT facilities, computer-aided design and simulation software.
• Faculty:
• Experienced and qualified staff with PhDs and professional recognition.
• Staff are focused on providing high-quality, timely formative feedback to students.
• Unique Approaches:
• The program emphasizes teamwork and an integrated approach to product development.
• It provides students with the opportunity to apply creativity to the pursuit of innovation.
• The program offers a variety of optional modules to allow students to pursue their interests.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Product designer
• Design Engineer
• Lecturer in FEM
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Mechanical design engineer
• Product Support Engineer
• Technology teacher
• Opportunities:
• Employment opportunities with various companies and organizations, including:
• Accenture
• Denroy Keystone Group
• Sensata Technologies
• Terex Finlay
• Stryker
• Collins Aerospace
• Outcomes:
• Graduates are well-prepared for employment in the design and engineering industries.
• They are also equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue further studies.

Other:

• Belfast Campus:
• The campus is located in Belfast city center.
• High-quality apartment living is available in close proximity to the campus.
• Student Wellbeing:
• The university provides a variety of services to support students' wellbeing.
• These services include:
• Mental health support
• Financial advice
• Disability support
• Accommodation support

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status Fees

£4,750.00

England, Scotland, Wales and the Islands Fees

£9,250.00

International Fees

£16,320.00