Bachelor of Product Design Program By University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

34,837 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Product Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Product Design combines creative design, science, engineering, and business studies. Product designers plan and develop items for use in homes, businesses, and industry. From creating a new lightweight kayak or a phone app, to formulating rongoā (medicinal products) or a virtual training world, studying product design will equip you for a wide range of occupations. Graduates will be able to develop creative ideas based on their knowledge of related sciences and engineering disciplines, as well as gain the practical business skills needed to commercialise new products. The Bachelor of Product Design involves a combination of coursework and design projects. Complete compulsory courses in introductory product design, management, engineering, and mathematics, as well as courses towards a major.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Product Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Product Design combines creative design, science, engineering, and business studies. Product designers plan and develop items for use in homes, businesses, and industry. From creating a new lightweight kayak or a phone app, to formulating rongoā (medicinal products) or a virtual training world, studying product design will equip you for a wide range of occupations. Graduates will be able to develop creative ideas based on their knowledge of related sciences and engineering disciplines, as well as gain the practical business skills needed to commercialise new products. The Bachelor of Product Design involves a combination of coursework and design projects. Complete compulsory courses in introductory product design, management, engineering, and mathematics, as well as courses towards a major.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

12+
169+
80+
74+
24+
24+
50+
6+
1160+
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol. Entry to the BProdDesign is open to anyone with entry to the University. However, it is strongly recommended that you have at least 14 credits in NCEA Level 2 science and mathematics. Those intending to take the Chemical Formulation Design major should ideally have 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 chemistry (or the IB/CIE equivalent of these). Secondary school studies in related subjects such as digital technologies, technology, or design and visual communication would be an advantage.
01 Dec 2023
3 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

7,226 NZD
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International Students

34,837 NZD
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You can focus on a particular career from day one, or follow new and exciting options as you discover them. Some qualifications are specialised, with most of your first-year courses already set into a programme, such as the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or Bachelor of Laws.
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A research master's degree  advances your knowledge in the area of your previous studies, and enables you to conduct a significant piece of independent research (with supervision).

A coursework master’s (or taught master’s) degree provides a structured programme of taught courses at an advanced level. In some cases, a taught master’s can allow you to undertake study in a different professional area from that of your first degree (and so can facilitate a change of career focus). As well as the course component, many offer applied learning opportunities, such as an independent project or industry placement.

A number of UC’s master’s degrees allow for a combination of both courses and research.

Regardless of form, gaining a master’s degree is evidence of high academic attainment, specialist understanding and advanced critical evaluation, research, interpretation, and communication skills.

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