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Programme Specifications

Programme Specification

DS BSc (Hons) Design Ergonomics [2012 entry onwards]

Academic Year: 2014/15

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

  • Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at 天堂视频 (available soon)
  • What makes 天堂视频 programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution 天堂视频
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department 天堂视频 Design School - pre 2019
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body
Final award BSc (Hons)/ BSc (Hons) + DPS
Programme title Design Ergonomics
Programme code DSUB10
Length of programme The duration of the programme is either six semesters, or eight semesters if students pursue a year鈥檚 placement in industry between Parts B and C with the objective of achieving a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS).
UCAS code J923, J922
Admissions criteria

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

To advance the understanding of designing with particular attention to human factors

To provide opportunities for students to develop skills, values and attributes, and to acquire knowledge and understanding, relevant to user centred product development

To enable students to develop a range of conceptual, practical and professional skills that reflect a synthesis of product design and ergonomics

To develop and foster imaginative, creative and scientific abilities, both individually and in teams

To provide opportunities for students to develop and apply appropriate methods to identify user needs and abilities and critically evaluate products that require human interaction

To enable students to develop effective communication skills, including those required for verbal, visual and technical presentation

To promote an understanding of, and examine the opportunities for, professional practice

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

QAA Benchmark Statements for Art and Design

The Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors - Accreditation

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of …

K1 -   design methodology, the context of design activity, and the role of the designer within professional practice

K2 -   the role of ergonomics and human factors within design practice

K3 -   a user centred approach to design

K4 -   human needs, variability, capability and limitations

K5 -   the role of product form and the semantic impression generated

K6 -   the principles and practice of extended enquiries and user evaluations

K7 -   2d and 3d modelling in both analogue and digital media and their role within product development

K8 -   experimental design, data processing and presentation

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

C1 - analyse design contexts and develop a design strategy

C2 - demonstrate evidence based reasoning and make critical judgements about arguments in ergonomics and design

C3 - develop design ideas, as an individual and also as part of a group

C4 - identify suitable ergonomics techniques and the appropriate stages where they may be used to support the design process

C5 - demonstrate substantial competence in research skills through practical activities

C6 - analyse quantitative and qualitative data relating to the user and / or design

C7 - analyse human variability and capability in terms of cognition and physiology

C8 - understand the ethical context of psychology and ergonomics as a discipline and demonstrate this in relation to their own empirical work

C9 - identify appropriate 2d and 3d prototyping techniques to support design activity

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

P1 -   design appropriate evaluations, process quantitative and qualitative data and apply findings in an iterative design process

P2 -   present quantitative and qualitative data relating to the user and / or design

P3 -   measure human variability and capability in terms of cognition and physiology

P4 -   apply ergonomics to real world design situations

P5 -   apply a broad range of 2d and 3d modelling and presentation techniques in both analogue and digital forms to support design activity

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to …

G1 - use creativity and innovation in problem solving

G2 - work within contexts of ambiguity, uncertainty, and unfamiliarity

G3 - reflect upon and present ideas and information in visual, oral and written forms

G4 - interact effectively with others, working as a member of a small group or team

G5 - manage self learning including efficient time management and the ability to meet deadlines

G6 -  identify, retrieve and analyse information relevant to a proposition, discussion or issue

G7 -demonstrate competence with information technology, using a range of different software tools

4. Programme structure

4.1       Part A  - Introductory Modules           

In the following table, ‘c’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘o’ indicates an optional module 

Code

Module title

Modular weight

Semester

For students entering in 2012 and thereafter

DSA001

Design Practice 1

20

1

c

DSA002

Design Practice 2

20

2

c

DSA003

Design Contexts

10

1

c

DSA005

Computing for Designers 1

10

1+2

c

DSA006

Prototyping for Design

20

1+2

c

DSA101

Ergonomics and Design

10

1+2

c

DSA104

Introduction to Environmental Ergonomics

10

2

c

DSA105

Introduction to Ergonomics

10

1

c

DSA112

Anatomy

10

1

c

Compulsory modules in Semester 1 (total modular weight 50)

Compulsory modules in Semester 2 (total modular weight 30)

Compulsory modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 40)

4.2       Part B  - Degree Modules 

 

Code

 

Module title

 

Modular weight

 

Semester

 

For students   entering in 2012 and thereafter

 DSB010

Universal Design

 20

 1+2

 c

 DSB012

 Teaching Design &   Technology

 20

 1+2

 o

 DSB013

 Sustainable Design

 20

 1+2

 o

 DSB018

 Year 2 Design Ergonomics Practice

 30

 1+2

 c

 DSB102

 Ergonomics in the Design of Multi-

 user Systems

 10

 2

 c

 DSB103

 Vision

 10

 1

 o

 DSB105

 Human Response to Noise &  

 Vibration

 10

 1

 o

 DSB106

 Qualitative Methods

 10

 2

c

 DSB108

 Cognitive Ergonomics

 10

 1

 c

 DSB118

 Human Computer Interaction

 10

 1

 c

 DSB113

Study Design  & Data Analysis

 10

 1

 c

 DSA103

 The Body At Work

 10

 2

 o

 DSB104

 Thermal Environment

 10

2

 o

Compulsory modules in Semester 1 (total modular weight 30)

Compulsory modules in Semester 2 (total modular weight 20)

Compulsory modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 50)

4.2.1 Permissible Option combinations

                       

Semester 1

Semester 2

20 Weight Module

OR

10 Weight Module

10 Weight module

 OR

                                                                     2X10 Weight modules in Sem 2

 

4.3       Part I – Placement (8 semester programme only)

Candidates on degree programme Design Ergonomics with the Diploma in Professional Studies will undertake industrial/professional training.

4.4       Part C  - Degree Modules

 

Code

 

Module title

 

Modular weight

 

Semester

 

For students   entering in 2012   and

thereafter

 DSC017

 Computer-aided Ergonomics

 10

 1

 c

 DSC020

 Design Competition

 10

 1

 o

 DSC005

 Live Projects

 10

 1+2

 o

 DSC021

 Dissertation

 20

 1+2

 o

 DSC022

User Experience Design

 10

 1

 c

 DSC028

 Final Year Design Ergonomics

Practice:  Product Development

 25

 1

 c

 DSC101

 Systems Ergonomics

 20

 1

o

DSC112

 Designing Products for People

 20

 2

 o

 DSC031

 The Global Studio

 10

 1

 o

 BSC522

 Entrepreneurship & Innovation

 10

 1

 o

 DSC113

 Applied Vision

 10

 2

 o

 DSC114

 Disability, Ageing and Inclusive

Design

 10

 1

 o

 DSC117

 Driving and Vehicle Ergonomics

10

 1

 o

 DSC029*

 Final Year Design Ergonomics

Practice:  Prototyping and Evaluation

 35

 2

 c

 DSC030*

 Final Year Design Ergonomics

Practice: Research and Evaluation

 35

 2

 c

 *Students must select from either DSC029 or DSC030 depending upon the nature of their DSC028 Final Year Design Ergonomics Practice: Product Development module

Compulsory modules in Semester 1 (total modular weight 45)

Compulsory modules in Semester 2 (total modular weight 35)

4.4.1 Permissible Option combinations

Any combination of modules to a total of 40 credits, with no more than 25 credits in Semester 1.           

 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, from C to D (if applicable) and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme Specification

DS BSc (Hons) Design Ergonomics [2011 entry]

Academic Year: 2014/15

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

  • Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at 天堂视频 (available soon)
  • What makes 天堂视频 programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution 天堂视频
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department 天堂视频 Design School - pre 2019
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body
Final award BSc (Hons)/ BSc (Hons) + DPS
Programme title Design Ergonomics
Programme code DSUB10
Length of programme The duration of the Programme is either six semesters, or eight semesters if students pursue a year鈥檚 placement in industry between Parts B and C with the objective of achieving a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS).
UCAS code J923, J922
Admissions criteria

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

To advance the understanding of designing with particular attention to human factors

To provide opportunities for students to develop skills, values and attributes, and to acquire knowledge and understanding, relevant to user centred product development

To enable students to develop a range of conceptual, practical and professional skills that reflect a synthesis of product design and ergonomics

To develop and foster imaginative, creative and scientific abilities, both individually and in teams

To provide opportunities for students to develop and apply appropriate methods to identify user needs and abilities and critically evaluate products that require human interaction

To enable students to develop effective communication skills, including those required for verbal, visual and technical presentation

To promote an understanding of, and examine the opportunities for, professional practice

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

QAA Benchmark Statements for Art and Design

The Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors - Accreditation

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of …

K1 -   design methodology, the context of design activity, and the role of the designer within professional practice

K2 -   the role of ergonomics and human factors within design practice

K3 -   a user centred approach to design

K4 -   human needs, variability, capability and limitations

K5 -   the role of product form and the semantic impression generated

K6 -   the principles and practice of extended enquiries and user evaluations

K7 -   2d and 3d modelling in both analogue and digital media and their role within product development

K8 -   experimental design, data processing and presentation

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

C1 - analyse design contexts and develop a design strategy

C2 - demonstrate evidence based reasoning and make critical judgements about arguments in ergonomics and design

C3 - develop design ideas, as an individual and also as part of a group

C4 - identify suitable ergonomics techniques and the appropriate stages where they may be used to support the design process

C5 - demonstrate substantial competence in research skills through practical activities

C6 - analyse quantitative and qualitative data relating to the user and / or design

C7 - analyse human variability and capability in terms of cognition and physiology

C8 - understand the ethical context of psychology and ergonomics as a discipline and demonstrate this in relation to their own empirical work

C9 - identify appropriate 2d and 3d prototyping techniques to support design activity

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

P1 -   design appropriate evaluations, process quantitative and qualitative data and apply findings in an iterative design process

P2 -   present quantitative and qualitative data relating to the user and / or design

P3 -   measure human variability and capability in terms of cognition and physiology

P4 -   apply ergonomics to real world design situations

P5 -   apply a broad range of 2d and 3d modelling and presentation techniques in both analogue and digital forms to support design activity

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to …

G1 - use creativity and innovation in problem solving

G2 - work within contexts of ambiguity, uncertainty, and unfamiliarity

G3 - reflect upon and present ideas and information in visual, oral and written forms

G4 - interact effectively with others, working as a member of a small group or team

G5 - manage self learning including efficient time management and the ability to meet deadlines

G6 -  identify, retrieve and analyse information relevant to a proposition, discussion or issue

G7 -demonstrate competence with information technology, using a range of different software tools

4. Programme structure

4.1       Part A

4.1.1 Semester 1 and Semester 2

(i)    COMPULSORY MODULES (modular weight 50)

Code

Title

Modular Weight

DSA003

Design Contexts

10

DSA005

Computing for Designers 1

10

DSA006

Prototyping for Design

20

DSA101

Ergonomics and Design 1

10

 

4.1.2 Semester 1

(i)    COMPULSORY MODULES (modular weight 40)

Code

Title

Modular Weight

DSA105

Introduction to Ergonomics

10

DSA112

Anatomy

10

DSA001

Design Practice 1

20

 

 

4.1.3 Semester 2

(i)    COMPULSORY MODULES (modular weight 30)

 

Code

Title

Modular Weight

DSA002

Design Practice 2

20

DSA104

Introduction to Environmental Ergonomics

10

4.2       Part B

4.2.1 Semester 1 and Semester 2

(i)    COMPULSORY MODULES (modular weight 50)

Code

Title

Modular Weight

DSB018

Year 2 Design Ergonomics Practice

30

DSB010

Universal Design

20

 

(ii)   OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20**)

Code

Title

Modular Weight

DSB012

Teaching Design and Technology

20

DSB013

Sustainable Design

20

 

4.2.2 Semester 1

(i)    COMPULSORY MODULES (modular weight 20)

Code

Title

Modular Weight

DSB110

Ergonomics Research Data Analysis

10

DSB108

Cognitive Ergonomics

10

DSB118

Human-Computer Interaction

10

 

(ii)    OPTIONAL MODULES (modular weight 10** – not available if 20 weight module has been taken across semester 1 and 2 (see 2.2.1))

Code

Title

Modular Weight

DSB103

Vision

10

DSB105

Human Response to Noise and Vibration

10

 

4.2.3 Semester 2

(i)    COMPULSORY MODULES (modular weight 20)

Code

Title

Modular Weight

DSB102

Ergonomics in the Design of Multi-User Systems

10

DSB106

Qualitative Methods

10

(ii)   OPTIONAL MODULES (modular weight 10** – not available if 20 weight module has been taken across semester 1 and 2 (see 2.2.1))

Code

Title

Modular Weight

DSA103

The Body at Work

10

DSB104

Thermal Environment

10

 

**4.2.4 Permissible Option combinations            

Semester 1

Semester 2

20 Weight Module

OR

10 Weight Module

10 Weight module

OR 

                                                                 2x10  Weight modules in Sem 2

 

4.3       Part C

4.3.1 Semester 1 and Semester 2

(i)    OPTIONAL MODULES (modular weight of 20 (total weight for optional modules 40***)

 

Code

 

Title

 

Modular

Weight

 

DSC021

 

Dissertation

 

20

 

DSC005

 

Live Projects

 

10

 

4.3.2 Semester 1

(i)    COMPULSORY MODULES (modular weight 45)

Code

Title

Modular Weight

DSC022

User Experience Design

10

DSC017

Computer Aided Ergonomics

10

DSC028

Final Year Design Ergonomics Practice: Product Development

25

 

(ii)    OPTIONAL MODULES (modular weight of 10 or 20)

 

Code

 

Title

 

Modular

Weight

 DSC020

 Design Competition

 10

 DSC031

 The Global Studio

 10

 BSC522

 Entrepreneurship &   Innovation

10

 DSC117

 Driver and Vehicle Ergonomics

10

 DSC101

 Systems Ergonomics

20

 DSC114

 Disability, Ageing and Inclusive Design

 10

                                                 

 4.3.3 Semester 2

(i)    COMPULSORY MODULES (modular weight 35 – note students must select from either DSC029 or DSC030 Based upon the nature of their DSC028 Final Year Design Ergonomics Practice: Product Development module)

Code

Title

Modular Weight

DSC029

Final Year Design Ergonomics Practice: Prototyping and Evaluation

35

or

 

 

DSC030

Final Year Design Ergonomics Practice: Research and Evaluation

35

 

(ii)    OPTIONAL MODULES (modular weight of 10, 20 or 30*** to complete the total 40 credits across both semesters)

Code

Title

Modular Weight

DSC113

Applied Vision

10

DSC112

Designing Products for People

20

 

 ***4.3.4 Permissible Option combinations             

Any combination of modules to a total of 40 credits, with no more than 25 credits in Semester 1.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme Specification

DS BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design) [2012 entry onwards]

Academic Year: 2014/15

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

  • Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at 天堂视频 (available soon)
  • What makes 天堂视频 programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution 天堂视频
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department 天堂视频 Design School - pre 2019
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors

Final award BSc (Hons)/ BSc (Hons) + DPS/ DIntS
Programme title Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
Programme code DSUB07
Length of programme The duration of the programme is either six semesters, or eight semesters if students pursue a year鈥檚 exchange and/or placement in industry between Parts B and C with the objective of achieving a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DIntS).
UCAS code J920, J921
Admissions criteria

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

  • to provide a high quality honours programme which maximises students’ opportunities to graduate with a good degree and enhance their employability.
  • to equip students with the skills and knowledge which would enable them to work as professional ergonomists within industry and carry out research within academia and other research environments;
  • to enable students to acquire a range of quantitative and qualitative research skills and methods for investigating human safety, health, comfort and performance;

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

  • The Quality Assurance Agency’s framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (August, 2008);
  • requirements of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors which undertakes annual monitoring, and performs a full review once every five years;
  • requirements of the International Ergonomics Association;

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should have developed:

K1 - A systematic understanding of key aspects of ergonomics, broadly covering anatomical, physiological and psychological aspects of the design of work environments including their comfort, efficiency, productivity and safety;

K2- An ability to deploy accurately established methods and techniques of analysis and enquiry within ergonomics;

K3 - The ability to devise and solve problems using ideas and techniques from ergonomics, some of which are at the forefront of developments within the discipline;

K4 - The ability to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

C1 - demonstrate evidence-based reasoning and make critical judgements about ergonomic issues;

C2 - demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge gained in one area to a cognate problem in another area;

C3 - detect meaningful patterns in biological and psychological data, and evaluate their significance;

C4 - analyse and present the outcomes of investigations within ergonomics with confidence, based on sound quantitative and qualitative evidence;

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

P1 - Analyse and critically evaluate information obtained from studies within ergonomics, including published research or reports;

P2 - observe, record accurately and give an objective account of human work-related activity in both laboratory and real-world settings;

P3 - collect and organise quantitative data for statistical analysis, and abstract relevant information from this analysis;

P4 - collect and interpret qualitative data rigorously, and abstract relevant information;

P5 - initiate, design, conduct and report an empirically-based project under appropriate supervision, recognising its theoretical, practical and methodological implications and limitations;

P6 - understand the ethical context of Ergonomics as a discipline and demonstrate this in relation to their own empirical work.

P7 - recognise and apply subject-specific theories, frameworks, concepts or principles;

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

T1 - use instructional material (eg, experimental demonstrations) and research tools (e.g,. computer-based statistical packages), and conduct literature searches using databases and other resources on the internet;

T2 - collect data in numerical form, present it in tables and graphs, and analyse it with a range of statistical tools;

T3 - clarify questions, consider alternative solutions and evaluate outcomes;

T4 - manage a project; control meetings, write reports, demonstrate key skills, understand training and skills issues;

T5- share responsibility for a task with others; agree common goals and methods to achieve them; co-ordinate the use of common resources;

T6 - write or speak clearly to topic; to draft, edit and polish presentations; to contribute actively to group discussion; communicate to both peers and teachers; in writing and orally;

T7 - Seek out sources of information, plan time to make the best use of resources and review priorities in the light of deadlines.

4. Programme structure

4.1       Part A  - Introductory Modules           

In the following table, ‘c’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘o’ indicates an optional module 

Code

Module title

Modular weight

Semester

For students entering in 2012 and thereafter

DSA101

Ergonomics and Design

10

1+2

c

DSA102

Ergonomics in Design of Everyday Artefacts

10

2

c

DSA103

The Body At Work

10

2

c

DSA104

Introduction to Environmental Ergonomics

10

2

c

DSA105

Introduction to Ergonomics

10

1

c

DSA111

Study Skills

10

1

c

DSA112

Anatomy

10

1

c

DSA113

Physiology

10

2

c

DSA114

The Mind At Work

20

1

c

PSA310

Basic Environmental Psychology

20

2

c

Compulsory modules in Semester 1 (total modular weight 50)

Compulsory modules in Semester 2 (total modular weight 60)

Compulsory modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 10)

4.2       Part B  - Degree Modules 

Code

Module title

Modular weight

Semester

For students entering in 2012 and thereafter

DSB102

Ergonomics in Design of Multi-User Systems

10

2

c

DSB103

Vision

10

1

c

DSB104

Thermal Environment

10

2

c

DSB119

User Experience Design (Ergonomics)

10

2

c

DSB105

Human Response to Noise & Vibration

10

1

c

DSB106

Qualtitative Methods

10

2

c

DSB108

Cognitive Ergonomics

10

1

c

DSB111

Ergonomics & Development of Complex Systems/Services

10

2

c

DSB118

Ergonomics of HCI

10

1

c

PSB314

Organisational Behaviour

10

1

c

DSB113

Study Design & Data Analysis

10

1

c

DSB112

Ergonomics Experimental Analysis

10

2

c

Compulsory modules in Semester 1 (total modular weight 60)

Compulsory modules in Semester 2 (total modular weight 60)

4.3       Part I – Placement (8 semester programme only)

Candidates on degree programme Ergonomics (Human Factors Design) with the Diploma in Professional Studies will undertake industrial/professional training.

Part I –  Overseas Study / Placement (8 semester programme only)

Candidates on degree programme Ergonomics (Human Factors Design) with the Diploma in International Studies will undertake industrial/professional training for half the year and will study at one of the Design School’s approved academic institutions for the other half of the academic year.

4.4       Part C  - Degree Modules 

Code

Module title

Modular weight

Semester

For students entering in 2012 and thereafter

DSC100

Project

40

1+2

c

DSC101

Systems Ergonomics

20

1

c

DSC112

Designing Products for People

20

2

o

DSC113

Applied Vision

10

2

o

DSC114

Disability, Ageing & Inclusive Design

10

1

o

DSC117

Driver & Vehicle Ergonomics

10

1

o

PSC219

Human Performance at Environmental Extremes

20

1

o

PSC315

Psychology & Health

20

1

o

PSC316

Psychology, Performance & Human Resources

20

2

o

 

One Part C module from the University undergraduate catalogue, subject to the approval of the Programme Director

 

 

o

Compulsory modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 40) – the project module has permitted weight distribution of 10:30 or 20:20.

Compulsory modules in Semester 1 (total modular weight 20)

Optional modules in Semester 1 must bring the total modular weight to 50, 60 or 70.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, from C to D (if applicable) and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme Specification

DS BSc (Hons) Ergonomics (Human Factors Design) [2011 entry]

Academic Year: 2014/15

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

  • Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at 天堂视频 (available soon)
  • What makes 天堂视频 programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution 天堂视频
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department 天堂视频 Design School - pre 2019
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors

Final award BSc (Hons)/ BSc (Hons) + DPS/ DIntS
Programme title Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)
Programme code DSUB07
Length of programme The duration of the programme is either 6 semesters, or 8 semesters if students undertake professional training leading to the award of the Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DIntS).
UCAS code J920, J921
Admissions criteria

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

  • to provide a high quality honours programme which maximises students’ opportunities to graduate with a good degree and enhance their employability.
  • to equip students with the skills and knowledge which would enable them to work as professional ergonomists within industry and carry out research within academia and other research environments;
  • to enable students to acquire a range of quantitative and qualitative research skills and methods for investigating human safety, health, comfort and performance;

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

  • The Quality Assurance Agency’s framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (August, 2008);
  • requirements of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors which undertakes annual monitoring, and performs a full review once every five years;
  • requirements of the International Ergonomics Association;

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should have developed:

K1 - A systematic understanding of key aspects of ergonomics, broadly covering anatomical, physiological and psychological aspects of the design of work environments including their comfort, efficiency, productivity and safety;

K2- An ability to deploy accurately established methods and techniques of analysis and enquiry within ergonomics;

K3 - The ability to devise and solve problems using ideas and techniques from ergonomics, some of which are at the forefront of developments within the discipline;

K4 - The ability to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

C1 - demonstrate evidence-based reasoning and make critical judgements about ergonomic issues;

C2 - demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge gained in one area to a cognate problem in another area;

C3 - detect meaningful patterns in biological and psychological data, and evaluate their significance;

C4 - analyse and present the outcomes of investigations within ergonomics with confidence, based on sound quantitative and qualitative evidence;

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

P1 - Analyse and critically evaluate information obtained from studies within ergonomics, including published research or reports;

P2 - observe, record accurately and give an objective account of human work-related activity in both laboratory and real-world settings;

P3 - collect and organise quantitative data for statistical analysis, and abstract relevant information from this analysis;

P4 - collect and interpret qualitative data rigorously, and abstract relevant information;

P5 - initiate, design, conduct and report an empirically-based project under appropriate supervision, recognising its theoretical, practical and methodological implications and limitations;

P6 - understand the ethical context of Ergonomics as a discipline and demonstrate this in relation to their own empirical work.

P7 - recognise and apply subject-specific theories, frameworks, concepts or principles;

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

T1 - use instructional material (eg, experimental demonstrations) and research tools (e.g,. computer-based statistical packages), and conduct literature searches using databases and other resources on the internet;

T2 - collect data in numerical form, present it in tables and graphs, and analyse it with a range of statistical tools;

T3 - clarify questions, consider alternative solutions and evaluate outcomes;

T4 - manage a project; control meetings, write reports, demonstrate key skills, understand training and skills issues;

T5- share responsibility for a task with others; agree common goals and methods to achieve them; co-ordinate the use of common resources;

T6 - write or speak clearly to topic; to draft, edit and polish presentations; to contribute actively to group discussion; communicate to both peers and teachers; in writing and orally;

T7 - Seek out sources of information, plan time to make the best use of resources and review priorities in the light of deadlines.

4. Programme structure

4.1        Content Part A - Introductory Modules

Semester 1

COMPULSORY MODULES (modular weight 55)

 

Code

Title

Modular

Weight

DSA101

Ergonomics and Design

5 (of 10)

DSA105

Introduction to Ergonomics

10

DSA112

Anatomy

10

PSA351

Psychology Practicals

20

DSA111

Studying Ergonomics: Principles and Practices

10

Semester 2

COMPULSORY MODULES (modular weight 65)

Code

Title

Modular

Weight

DSA101

Ergonomics and Design

5 (of 10)

DSA102

Ergonomics in Design of Everyday Artefacts

10

DSA104

Introduction to Environmental Ergonomics

10

DSA103

The Body at Work

10

DSA113

Physiology

10

PSA310

Basic Experimental Psychology

20

4.2        Content Part B - Degree Modules 

Semester 1

COMPULSORY MODULES (modular weight 60)

Code

Title

Modular

Weight

DSB103

Vision

10

DSB105

Human Response to Noise and Vibration

10

DSB118

Ergonomics of HCI

10

PSB314

Organisational Behaviour

10

DSB108

Cognitive Ergonomics Part 1

10

PSB403

Experiment Design and Analysis B1

10

 

Semester 2

COMPULSORY MODULES (modular weight 60)

Code

Title

Modular

Weight

DSB104

Thermal Environment

10

DSB102

Ergonomics in Design of Multi-User Systems

10

DSB106

Qualitative Methods

10

DSB111

Ergonomics & Development of Complex Systems/Services

10

PSB354

Cognitive Ergonomics Part 2

10

PSB404

Experiment Design and Analysis B2

10

4.3        Content Part C - Degree Modules

COMPULSORY PROJECT (modular weight 40)

The Compulsory Project Module is divided between Semesters 1 and 2 with a permitted modular weight distribution of 10:30 or 20:20.

Semester 1

COMPULSORY MODULES

Code

Title

Modular

Weight

DSC100

Project

10 or 20 (of 40)

DSC101

Systems Ergonomics

20

OPTIONAL MODULES  Further Part C Modules may be selected from the following as necessary to bring the total modular weight for this Semester to 50, 60 or 70.

Code

Title

Modular

Weight

DSC117

Driver and Vehicle Ergonomics

10

DSC114

Disability, Ageing and Inclusive Design

10

PSC219

Human Performance at Environmental Extremes

20

PSC315

Psychology and Health

20 

Semester 2

COMPULSORY MODULES

Code

Title

Modular

Weight

DSC100

Project

20 or 30 (of 40)

OPTIONAL MODULES Further Part C Modules may be selected from the following as necessary to bring the total modular weight for Part C to 120. 

Code

Title

Modular

Weight

DSC113

Applied Vision

10

DSC112

Designing Products for People

20

PSC316

Psychology, Performance and Human Resources

20

 

One Part C module from the University U/G Module Catalogue, subject to approval of Programme Director.

 

 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, from C to D (if applicable) and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme Specification

DS BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology [2012 and 2013 entry]

Academic Year: 2014/15

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

  • Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at 天堂视频 (available soon)
  • What makes 天堂视频 programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution 天堂视频
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department 天堂视频 Design School - pre 2019
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The Institute of Engineering Designers (IED)

Final award BA (Hons)/ BA (Hons) + DIntS/ DPS
Programme title Industrial Design & Technology
Programme code DSUB03
Length of programme The duration of the programme is either six semesters, or eight semesters if students pursue a year鈥檚 exchange and/or placement in industry between Parts B and C with the objective of achieving a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DIntS).
UCAS code H775, H776
Admissions criteria

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

To advance the understanding of designing, with particular attention to the practitioners, the principles and practice of industrial design and their technological bases;

To provide opportunities for students to develop skills, values and attributes, and to acquire knowledge and understanding, relevant to the needs of industrial design and technology;

To develop and foster imaginative and creative abilities, both individually and in teams;

To provide opportunities for students to develop and apply appropriate modelling methods to design development, and to design and predict the performance of electronic and mechanical systems relevant to industrial design products;

For students to be better able to recognise, contextualise and discuss the significance and implications of design activity and its outcomes;

To enable students to develop effective communication skills, including those required for verbal, visual and technical presentation;

To enhance students’ career and employment opportunities.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

The Benchmark Statements for Art and Design, and Engineering.

The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate: 

K1 - Knowledge and understanding of design methodology and the context of design activity.      

K2 - Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues concerned with industrial design requirements, including technical and functional issues, product semantics, aesthetic and styling issues, emotional dimensions, sustainable development and ecodesign strategies, ergonomics and user interaction.           

K3 - Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of planning extended enquiries, user evaluations and technical evaluations.          

K4 - Knowledge and understanding of a range of prototyping and commercial manufacturing processes, and how to estimate product costs.          

K5 - Knowledge and understanding of technical requirements concerned with the functional elements of a product’s design, including a basic understanding of electronic and mechanical systems, and materials.  

K6 - Knowledge and understanding of how computer-based tools may be used to enhance and support design activities, particularly how 3D CAD modelling and computer based manufacturing/prototyping can be used as a foundation for downstream activities.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:  

C1 - Analyse design contexts and develop a design strategy.

C2 - Develop design ideas, as an individual and also as part of a group.

C3 - Identify and use appropriate resources to support designing, including basic electronic, mechanical and computer-based systems.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:  

P1 - Apply appropriate media and modelling techniques at various phases of a design process.

P2 - Produce sketch, CAD, rendered, detailed part and General Assembly (GA) drawings of design proposals.

P3 - Make prototype models suitable for evaluation by users, and make jigs and tools to support both prototype and commercial manufacture.

P4 - Plan and execute the evaluation of proposed design products, analysing the outcome and proposing suitable modifications.

P5 - Use basic mathematics, electronic simulation tools and graphical methods to simulate and design electronic and mechanical systems.

P6 - Relate and incorporate the technical design requirements to those of a complete product.

P7 - Use 3D CAD modelling systems, and other specialised software applications, to visualise, develop and analyse the design of a product.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

T1 - Articulate ideas and information in visual, oral and written forms.

T2 - Interact effectively with others, working as a member of a small group or team.

T3 - Identify and retrieve information relevant to a proposition, discussion or issue.

T4 - Demonstrate competence with information technology (IT), using a range of different software tools.

T5 - Manage their own time relative to a required task and associated deadline.

4. Programme structure

4.1       Part A  - Introductory Modules

In the following table, ‘c’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘o’ indicates an optional module 

Code

Module title

Modular weight

Semester

For students entering in 2012 and thereafter

DSA001

Design Practice 1

20

1

c

DSA002

Design Practice 2

20

2

c

DSA003

Design Context

10

1

c

DSA004

Foundation Technology

20

1+2

c

DSA005

Computing for Designers 1

10

1+2

c

DSA006

Prototyping of Design

20

1+2

c

DSA009

Industrial Design Studies 1

10

1+2

c

DSA101

Ergonomics and Design 1

10

1+2

c

Compulsory modules in Semester 1 (total modular weight 30)

Compulsory modules in Semester 2 (total modular weight 20)

Compulsory modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 70)

 4.2       Part B  - Degree Modules 

Code

Module title

Modular weight

Semester

For students entering in 2012 and thereafter

DSB001

Year 2 Design Practice

25

1+2

c

DSB009

Industrial Design Studies 2

30

1+2

c

DSB014

Design Communication

15

1+2

c

DSB015

BA Design & Manufacturing Technologies

30

1+2

c

DSB010

Universal Design

20

1+2

o

DSB011

Physical & Virtual Prototyping in Design

20

1+2

o

DSB012

Teaching Design & Technology

20

1+2

o

DSB013

Sustainable Design

20

1+2

o

DSB017

Computer-aided Ergonomics

20

1+2

o

DSB022

User Experience Design

20

1+2

o

Compulsory modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 100)

Optional modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 20)

Beyond these published provisions, any other proposed combination of modules must be approved by the
Programme Director.

4.3       Part I – Placement (8 semester programme only)

Candidates on degree programme Industrial Design & Technology with the Diploma in Professional Studies will undertake industrial/professional training.

Part I –  Overseas Study / Placement (8 semester programme only)

Candidates on degree programme Industrial Design & Technology with the Diploma in International Studies will undertake industrial/professional training for half the year and will study at one of the Design School’s approved academic institutions for the other half of the academic year.

4.4       Part C  - Degree Modules 

Code

Module title

Modular weight

Semester

For students entering in 2012 and thereafter

DSC009

Industrial Design Studies 3

20

1

c

DSC021

Dissertation

20

1+2

c

DSC026

Final Year Design Practice

60

1+2

c

DSC005

Live Projects

10 

1+2 

 c

DSC010

Universal Design

10

1

o

DSC017

Computer-aided Ergonomics

10

1

o

DSC022

User Experience Design

10

1

o

DSC025

Computer Aided Modelling and Manufacture (CAMM)

10

1

o

DSC031

The Global Studio

10

1

o

BSC522

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

10

1

o

Compulsory modules in Semester 1 (total modular weight 20)
Compulsory modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 90)
Optional modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 10)

Beyond these published provisions, any other proposed combination of modules must be approved by the
Programme Director.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

 

Programme Specification

DS BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology [2011 entry]

Academic Year: 2014/15

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

  • Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at 天堂视频 (available soon)
  • What makes 天堂视频 programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution 天堂视频
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department 天堂视频 Design School - pre 2019
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The Institute of Engineering Designers (IED)

Final award BA (Hons)/ BA (Hons) + DIntS/DPS
Programme title Industrial Design & Technology
Programme code DSUB03
Length of programme The duration of the Programme is either six semesters, or eight semesters if students pursue a year's exchange and / or placement in industry between Parts B and C with the objective of achieving a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DIntS).
UCAS code H775, H776
Admissions criteria

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

To advance the understanding of designing, with particular attention to the practitioners, the principles and practice of industrial design and their technological bases;

To provide opportunities for students to develop skills, values and attributes, and to acquire knowledge and understanding, relevant to the needs of industrial design and technology;

To develop and foster imaginative and creative abilities, both individually and in teams;

To provide opportunities for students to develop and apply appropriate modelling methods to design development, and to design and predict the performance of electronic and mechanical systems relevant to industrial design products;

For students to be better able to recognise, contextualise and discuss the significance and implications of design activity and its outcomes;

To enable students to develop effective communication skills, including those required for verbal, visual and technical presentation;

To enhance students’ career and employment opportunities.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

The Benchmark Statements for Art and Design, and Engineering.

The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate:  

K1 - Knowledge and understanding of design methodology and the context of design activity.      

K2 - Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues concerned with industrial design requirements, including technical and functional issues, product semantics, aesthetic and styling issues, emotional dimensions, sustainable development and ecodesign strategies, ergonomics and user interaction.           

K3 - Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of planning extended enquiries, user evaluations and technical evaluations.          

K4 - Knowledge and understanding of a range of prototyping and commercial manufacturing processes, and how to estimate product costs.          

K5 - Knowledge and understanding of technical requirements concerned with the functional elements of a product’s design, including a basic understanding of electronic and mechanical systems, and materials.  

K6 - Knowledge and understanding of how computer-based tools may be used to enhance and support design activities, particularly how 3D CAD modelling and computer based manufacturing/prototyping can be used as a foundation for downstream activities.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

 

C1 - Analyse design contexts and develop a design strategy.

C2 - Develop design ideas, as an individual and also as part of a group.

C3 - Identify and use appropriate resources to support designing, including basic electronic, mechanical and computer-based systems.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

 

P1 - Apply appropriate media and modelling techniques at various phases of a design process.

P2 - Produce sketch, CAD, rendered, detailed part and General Assembly (GA) drawings of design proposals.

P3 - Make prototype models suitable for evaluation by users, and make jigs and tools to support both prototype and commercial manufacture.

P4 - Plan and execute the evaluation of proposed design products, analysing the outcome and proposing suitable modifications.

P5 - Use basic mathematics, electronic simulation tools and graphical methods to simulate and design electronic and mechanical systems.

P6 - Relate and incorporate the technical design requirements to those of a complete product.

P7 - Use 3D CAD modelling systems, and other specialised software applications, to visualise, develop and analyse the design of a product.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

 

T1 - Articulate ideas and information in visual, oral and written forms.

T2 - Interact effectively with others, working as a member of a small group or team.

T3 - Identify and retrieve information relevant to a proposition, discussion or issue.

T4 - Demonstrate competence with information technology (IT), using a range of different software tools.

T5 - Manage their own time relative to a required task and associated deadline.

4. Programme structure

4.1        Part A - Introductory Modules

4.1.1     Semester 1 and Semester 2

(i)         COMPULSORY MODULES OPERATING ACROSS SEMESTER 1 AND SEMESTER 2 (total modular weight 80):

                                    Code                Title                                          Modular Weight

                                    DSA003            Design Contexts                                   10

                                    DSA004            Foundation Technology                         20

                                    DSA005            Computing for Designers 1                    10

                                    DSA006            Prototyping for Design                          20

                                    DSA009            Industrial Design Studies 1                    10

                                    DSA101            Ergonomics and Design 1                     10

 

 (ii)         OPTIONAL MODULES OPERATING ACROSS SEMESTER 1 AND SEMESTER 2

                                     None

 4.1.2     Semester 1

 

                        (i)         COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 20):

                                     Code                Title                                          Modular Weight

                                     DSA001            Design Practice 1                                  20        

 

                        (ii)         OPTIONAL MODULES

                                     None

 4.1.3     Semester 2                   

                        (i)         COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 20):

                                     Code                Title                                          Modular Weight

                                    DSA002            Design Practice 2                                  20

                        (ii)         OPTIONAL MODULES

                                    None

2.2        Part B - Degree Modules 

4.2.1     Semester 1 and Semester 2 

(i)         COMPULSORY MODULES OPERATING ACROSS SEMESTER 1 AND SEMESTER 2 (total modular weight 100):

 

                                    Code                Title                                          Modular Weight

                                    DSB001            Year 2 Design Practice                          25

                                    DSB009            Industrial Design Studies 2                    30

                                    DSB014            Design Communication                          15

                                    DSB015            BA Design and Manufacturing                30

                                                            Technologies

                       

(ii)         OPTIONAL MODULES OPERATING ACROSS SEMESTER 1 AND SEMESTER 2 (total modular weight 20):

                                     Code                Title                                          Modular Weight

                                    DSB011            Technology for Design                          20

                                    DSB012            Teaching Design and Technology           20

                                    DSB013            Sustainable Design                               20

                                    DSB017            Computer Aided Ergonomics                 20

                                    DSB010            Universal Design                                   20

                                    DSB022            Interaction Design                                 20

 

Beyond these published provisions any other proposed combination of modules must be approved by the Programme Director.

4.3        Part C - Degree Modules

4.3.1     Semester 1 and Semester 2

COMPULSORY MODULES OPERATING ACROSS SEMESTER 1 AND SEMESTER 2 (total modular weight 90):

 

                                    Code                Title                                          Modular Weight

                                    DSC021            Dissertation                                          20

                                    DSC026            Final Year Design Practice                      60

                                    DSC005            Live Projects                                         10

                                    (note: 20 credits Semester 1 and 50 credits Semester 2)

 

(ii)         OPTIONAL MODULES OPERATING ACROSS SEMESTER 1 AND SEMESTER 2

                                     None

 4.3.2     Semester 1

                         (i)         COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 20):

                                     Code                Title                                          Modular Weight

                                     DSC009            Industrial Design Studies 3                    20       

(ii)         OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 10):

                                    Code                Title                                          Modular Weight

                                     DSC022           User Experience Design                                 10

                                    DSC010            Universal Design                                   10

                                    DSC025            Computer Aided Modelling

                                                            and Manufacture                                   10

                                    DSC017            Computer Aided Ergonomics                 10

                                    DSC031            The Global Studio                                 10

                                    BSC522            Entrepreneurship and Innovation            10                    

 

Beyond these published provisions any other proposed combination  of modules must be approved by the Programme Director.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C.  The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

 

Programme Specification

DS BSc (Hons) Product Design and Technology [2012 entry onwards]

Academic Year: 2014/15

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

  • Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at 天堂视频 (available soon)
  • What makes 天堂视频 programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution 天堂视频
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department 天堂视频 Design School - pre 2019
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) with registration of IEng with the UK Engineering Council

Final award BSc (Hons)/ BSc (Hons) + DPS/DIntS
Programme title Product Design and Technology
Programme code DSUB01
Length of programme The duration of the programme is either six semesters, or eight semesters if students pursue a year鈥檚 exchange and/or placement in industry between Parts B and C with the objective of achieving a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DIntS).
UCAS code HJ7X, HJ79
Admissions criteria

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

To advance the understanding of designing, with particular attention to the practitioners, the principles and practice of product design and their technological bases;

To provide opportunities for students to develop skills, values and attributes, and to acquire knowledge and understanding, relevant to the needs of product design and technology;

To develop and foster imaginative and creative abilities, both individually and in teams;

To provide opportunities for students to develop and apply appropriate modelling methods to design development, and to design and predict the performance of electronic and mechanical systems relevant to industrial design products;

For students to be better able to recognise, contextualise and discuss the significance and implications of design activity and its outcomes;

To enable students to develop effective communication skills, including those required for verbal, visual and technical presentation;

To enhance students’ career and employment opportunities.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

The Benchmark Statements for Art and Design, and Engineering.

 The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate:  

K1 - Knowledge and understanding of design methodology and the context of design activity.      

K2 - Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues concerned with industrial design requirements, including technical and functional issues, product semantics, aesthetic and styling issues, emotional dimensions, sustainable development and ecodesign strategies, ergonomics and user interaction.           

K3 - Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of planning extended enquiries, user evaluations and technical evaluations.          

K4 - Knowledge and understanding of a range of prototyping and commercial manufacturing processes, and how to estimate product costs.          

K5 - Knowledge and understanding of technical requirements concerned with the functional elements of a product’s design, including a basic understanding of electronic and mechanical systems, and materials. 

K6 - Knowledge and understanding of how computer-based tools may be used to enhance and support design activities, particularly how 3D CAD modelling and computer based manufacturing/prototyping can be used as a foundation for downstream activities.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

 

C1 - Analyse design contexts and develop a design strategy.

C2 - Develop design ideas, as an individual and also as part of a group.

C3 - Identify and use appropriate resources to support designing, including electronic, mechanical and computer-based systems.

C4 - Apply suitable numerical methods to solve basic engineering/technological problems and use scientific principles in the modelling and analysis of electronic and mechanical systems.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

 

P1 - Apply appropriate media and modelling techniques at various phases of a design process.

P2 - Produce sketch, CAD, rendered, detailed part and General Assembly (GA) drawings of design proposals.

P3 - Make prototype models suitable for evaluation by users, and make jigs and tools to support both prototype and commercial manufacture.

P4 - Plan and execute the evaluation of proposed design products, analysing the outcome and proposing suitable modifications.

P5 - Use mathematics, electronic simulation tools and graphical methods to simulate and design electronic and mechanical systems.

P6 - Relate and incorporate the technical design requirements to those of a complete product.

P7 - Use 3D CAD modelling systems, and other specialised software applications, to visualise, develop and analyse the design of a product.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

 

T1 - Articulate ideas and information in visual, oral and written forms.

T2 - Interact effectively with others, working as a member of a small group or team.

T3 - Identify and retrieve information relevant to a proposition, discussion or issue.

T4 - Demonstrate competence with information technology (IT), using a range of different software tools.

T5 - Manage their own time relative to a required task and associated deadline.

4. Programme structure

4.1       Part A  - Introductory Modules           

In the following table, ‘c’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘o’ indicates an optional module 

Code

Module title

Modular weight

Semester

For students entering in 2012 and thereafter

DSA001

Design Practice 1

20

1

c

DSA002

Design Practice 2

20

2

c

DSA003

Design Context

10

1

c

DSA005

Computing for Designers 1

10

1+2

c

DSA006

Prototyping of Design

20

1+2

c

DSA007

Electronics for Design

10

1+2

c

DSA008

Mechanics for Design

10

1+2

c

DSA101

Ergonomics and Design 1

10

1+2

c

MPA100

Materials and Processes for Designers

10

1+2

c

Compulsory modules in Semester 1 (total modular weight 30)

Compulsory modules in Semester 2 (total modular weight 20)

Compulsory modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 70)

4.2       Part B  - Degree Modules 

Code

Module title

Modular weight

Semester

For students entering in 2012 and thereafter

DSB001

Year 2 Design Practice

25

1+2

c

DSB007

Further Electronics for Design

15

1+2

c

DSB008

Further Mechanics for Design

15

1+2

c

DSB014

Design Communication

15

1+2

c

DSB016

BSc Design & Manufacturing Technologies

30

1+2

c

DSB010

Universal Design

20

1+2

o

DSB012

Teaching Design & Technology

20

1+2

o

DSB013

Sustainable Design

20

1+2

o

DSB017

Computer-aided Ergonomics

20

1+2

o

DSB022

user Experience Design

20

1+2

o

MPB202

Polymer Processing & Applications

20

1+2

o

Compulsory modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 100)

Optional modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 20)

Beyond these published provisions, any other proposed combination of modules must be approved by the Programme Director.

4.3       Part I – Placement (8 semester programme only)

Candidates on degree programme Product Design & Technology with the Diploma in Professional Studies will undertake industrial/professional training.

Part I –  Overseas Study / Placement (8 semester programme only)

Candidates on degree programme Product Design & Technology with the Diploma in International Studies will undertake industrial/professional training for half the year and will study at one of the Design School’s approved academic institutions for the other half of the academic year.

4.4       Part C  - Degree Modules 

Code

Module title

Modular weight

Semester

For students entering in 2012 and thereafter

DSC006

Applications of Mechanics and Electronics for Design

20

1

c

DSC021

Dissertation

20

1+2

c

DSC026

Final Year Design Practice

60

1+2

c

DSC005

Live Projects

10 

1+2 

c

DSC010

Universal Design

10

1

o

DSC017

Computer-aided Ergonomics

10

1

o

DSC020

Design Competition

10

1

o

DSC022

User Experience Design

10

1

o

DSC025

Computer Aided Modelling and Manufacture (CAMM)

10

1

o

DSC027

Mechatronics Project

10

1

o

DSC031

The Global Studio

10

1

o

BSC522

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

10

1

o

MPC101

Recycling & Environmental Issues

10

1

o

Compulsory modules in Semester 1 (total modular weight 20)

Compulsory modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 90)

Optional modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 10)

Beyond these published provisions, any other proposed combination of modules must be approved by the Programme Director.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, from C to D (if applicable) and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:

5.1          In order to progress from Part A to Part B, candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits including Electronics for Design (DSA007) and Mechanics for Design (DSA008);

5.2          In order to progress from Part B to Part C, candidates must have accumulated at least 200 credits, of which 100 shall be from Part B,  including Further Electronics for Design (DSB007) and Further Mechanics for Design (DSB008);

5.3          In order to qualify for the award of an Honours Degree, candidates must have accumulated 300 credits, of which 100 shall be from degree level modules taken in Part C including Applications of Mechanics and Electronics for Design (DSC006);

5.4          In addition, a minimum of 30% is required in all modules, in all parts of the programme.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme Specification

DS BSc (Hons) Product Design and Technology [2011 entry]

Academic Year: 2014/15

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

  • Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at 天堂视频 (available soon)
  • What makes 天堂视频 programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution 天堂视频
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department 天堂视频 Design School - pre 2019
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) with registration of IEng with the UK Engineering Council

Final award BSc (Hons)/ BSc (Hons) + DPS/ DIntS
Programme title Product Design and Technology
Programme code DSUB01
Length of programme The duration of the Programme is either six semesters, or eight semesters if students pursue a year's exchange and / or placement in industry between Parts B and C with the objective of achieving a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DIntS).
UCAS code HJ7X, HJ79
Admissions criteria

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

To advance the understanding of designing, with particular attention to the practitioners, the principles and practice of product design and their technological bases;

To provide opportunities for students to develop skills, values and attributes, and to acquire knowledge and understanding, relevant to the needs of product design and technology;

To develop and foster imaginative and creative abilities, both individually and in teams;

To provide opportunities for students to develop and apply appropriate modelling methods to design development, and to design and predict the performance of electronic and mechanical systems relevant to industrial design products;

For students to be better able to recognise, contextualise and discuss the significance and implications of design activity and its outcomes;

To enable students to develop effective communication skills, including those required for verbal, visual and technical presentation;

To enhance students’ career and employment opportunities.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

The Benchmark Statements for Art and Design, and Engineering.

The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate: 

K1 - Knowledge and understanding of design methodology and the context of design activity.      

K2 - Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues concerned with industrial design requirements, including technical and functional issues, product semantics, aesthetic and styling issues, emotional dimensions, sustainable development and ecodesign strategies, ergonomics and user interaction.           

K3 - Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of planning extended enquiries, user evaluations and technical evaluations.          

K4 - Knowledge and understanding of a range of prototyping and commercial manufacturing processes, and how to estimate product costs.          

K5 - Knowledge and understanding of technical requirements concerned with the functional elements of a product’s design, including a basic understanding of electronic and mechanical systems, and materials. 

K6 - Knowledge and understanding of how computer-based tools may be used to enhance and support design activities, particularly how 3D CAD modelling and computer based manufacturing/prototyping can be used as a foundation for downstream activities.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

C1 - Analyse design contexts and develop a design strategy.

C2 - Develop design ideas, as an individual and also as part of a group.

C3 - Identify and use appropriate resources to support designing, including electronic, mechanical and computer-based systems.

C4 - Apply suitable numerical methods to solve basic engineering/technological problems and use scientific principles in the modelling and analysis of electronic and mechanical systems.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

P1 - Apply appropriate media and modelling techniques at various phases of a design process.

P2 - Produce sketch, CAD, rendered, detailed part and General Assembly (GA) drawings of design proposals.

P3 - Make prototype models suitable for evaluation by users, and make jigs and tools to support both prototype and commercial manufacture.

P4 - Plan and execute the evaluation of proposed design products, analysing the outcome and proposing suitable modifications.

P5 - Use mathematics, electronic simulation tools and graphical methods to simulate and design electronic and mechanical systems.

P6 - Relate and incorporate the technical design requirements to those of a complete product.

P7 - Use 3D CAD modelling systems, and other specialised software applications, to visualise, develop and analyse the design of a product.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

T1 - Articulate ideas and information in visual, oral and written forms.

T2 - Interact effectively with others, working as a member of a small group or team.

T3 - Identify and retrieve information relevant to a proposition, discussion or issue.

T4 - Demonstrate competence with information technology (IT), using a range of different software tools.

T5 - Manage their own time relative to a required task and associated deadline.

4. Programme structure

4.1        Part A - Introductory Modules

4.1.1     Semester 1 and Semester 2

COMPULSORY MODULES OPERATING ACROSS SEMESTER 1 AND SEMESTER 2 (total modular weight 80) are:

                                    Code                Title                                          Modular Weight

                                    DSA005            Computing for Designers 1                      10

                                    DSA007            Electronics for Design                            10

                                    DSA008            Mechanics for Design                             10

                                    DSA006            Prototyping for Design                           20

                                    DSA003            Design Contexts                                    10

                                    MPA100            Materials and Processes for Designers     10        

                                    DSA101            Ergonomics and Design 1                       10

4.1.2     Semester 1

                         (i)         COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 20)

                                     Code                 Title                                          Modular Weight

                                     DSA001            Design Practice 1                                  20                    

                        (ii)         OPTIONAL MODULES

                                    None

4.1.3     Semester 2               

                        (i)         COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 20)

                                    Code                 Title                                          Modular Weight

                                     DSA002            Design Practice 2                                  20                                  

                        (ii)         OPTIONAL MODULES

                                     None

4.2        Part B - Degree Modules

                        4.2.1     Semester 1 and Semester 2

COMPULSORY MODULES OPERATING ACROSS SEMESTER 1 AND SEMESTER 2 (total modular weight 100):

                                    Code                 Title                                          Modular Weight

                                    DSB001            Year 2 Design Practice                            25

                                    DSB008            Further Mechanics for Design                  15

                                    DSB014            Design Communication                           15

                                    DSB007            Further Electronics for Design                 15

                                    DSB016            BSc Design and Manufacturing                30
                                                            Technologies 

OPTIONAL MODULES OPERATING ACROSS SEMESTER 1 AND 2 (total modular weight 20):

                                    DSB010            Universal Design                                   20

                                    DSB012            Teaching Design and Technology            20

                                    DSB013            Sustainable Design                                20

                                    DSB017            Computer-aided Ergonomics                   20

                                    DSB022            Interaction Design                                 20

                                    MPB202            Polymer Processing & Applications           20

 Beyond these published provisions, any other proposed combination of modules must be approved by the Programme Director.

 4.3        Part C - Degree Modules

                         4.3.1     Semester 1 and Semester 2

 COMPULSORY MODULES OPERATING ACROSS SEMESTER 1 AND SEMESTER 2 (total modular weight 90) are:

                                     Code                 Title                                          Modular Weight

                                     DSC021            Dissertation                                         20

                                     DSC026            Final Year Design Practice                     60

                                     DSC005            Live Projects                                        10

                        4.3.2     Semester 1

                                     COMPULSORY MODULE (total modular weight 20)

                                     Code                 Title                                          Modular Weight

                                     DSC006            Applications of Mechanics and

                                                             Electronics for Design                          20        

OPTIONAL MODULES OPERATING ACROSS SEMESTER 1 (total modular weight 10)

                                     Code                 Title                                          Modular Weight

                                     DSC020            Design Competition                              10

                                    DSC017            Computer Aided Ergonomics                   10

                                    DSC022            Interaction Design                                 10

                                    DSC010            Universal Design                                    10

                                    DSC025            Computer Aided Modelling and

                                                            Manufacture (CAMM)                              10

                                    DSC027            Mechatronics Project                              10

                                    DSC031            The Global Studio                                  10

                                    MPC101            Recycling and Environmental Issues        10

                                    BSC522            Entrepreneurship and Innovation            10

 Beyond these published provisions, any other proposed module must be approved by the Programme Director.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, from C to D (if applicable) and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:

5.1          In order to progress from Part A to Part B, candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits including Electronics for Design (DSA007) and Mechanics for Design (DSA008).

5.2          In order to progress from Part B to Part C, candidates must have accumulated at least 200 credits, of which 100 shall be from Part B,  including Further Electronics for Design (DSB007) and Further Mechanics for Design (DSB008).

5.3          In order to qualify for the award of an Honours Degree, candidates must have accumulated 300 credits, of which 100 shall be from degree level modules taken in Part C including Applications of Mechanics and Electronics for Design (DSC006).

5.4          In addition, a minimum of 30% is required in all modules, in all parts of the programme.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

Programme Specification

DS BA (Hons) Industrial Design & Technology [2014 entry]

Academic Year: 2014/15

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

  • Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see
  • The teaching, learning and assessment strategies used at 天堂视频 (available soon)
  • What makes 天堂视频 programmes and its graduates distinctive (available soon)
  • Summary
  • Programme aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Programme structure
  • Progression and weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution 天堂视频
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department 天堂视频 Design School - pre 2019
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

The Institute of Engineering Designers (IED)

Final award BA (Hons)/ BA (Hons) + DIntS/ DPS
Programme title Industrial Design & Technology
Programme code DSUB03
Length of programme The duration of the programme is either six semesters, or eight semesters if students pursue a year鈥檚 exchange and/or placement in industry between Parts B and C with the objective of achieving a Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or Diploma in International Studies (DIntS).
UCAS code H775, H776
Admissions criteria

Date at which the programme specification was published

1. Programme Aims

To advance the understanding of designing, with particular attention to the practitioners, the principles and practice of industrial design and their technological bases;

To provide opportunities for students to develop skills, values and attributes, and to acquire knowledge and understanding, relevant to the needs of industrial design and technology;

To develop and foster imaginative and creative abilities, both individually and in teams;

To provide opportunities for students to develop and apply appropriate modelling methods to design development, and to design and predict the performance of electronic and mechanical systems relevant to industrial design products;

For students to be better able to recognise, contextualise and discuss the significance and implications of design activity and its outcomes;

To enable students to develop effective communication skills, including those required for verbal, visual and technical presentation;

To enhance students’ career and employment opportunities.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

The Benchmark Statements for Art and Design, and Engineering.

The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate: 

K1 - Knowledge and understanding of design methodology and the context of design activity.      

K2 - Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues concerned with industrial design requirements, including technical and functional issues, product semantics, aesthetic and styling issues, emotional dimensions, sustainable development and ecodesign strategies, ergonomics and user interaction.           

K3 - Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of planning extended enquiries, user evaluations and technical evaluations.          

K4 - Knowledge and understanding of a range of prototyping and commercial manufacturing processes, and how to estimate product costs.          

K5 - Knowledge and understanding of technical requirements concerned with the functional elements of a product’s design, including a basic understanding of electronic and mechanical systems, and materials.  

K6 - Knowledge and understanding of how computer-based tools may be used to enhance and support design activities, particularly how 3D CAD modelling and computer based manufacturing/prototyping can be used as a foundation for downstream activities.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:  

C1 - Analyse design contexts and develop a design strategy.

C2 - Develop design ideas, as an individual and also as part of a group.

C3 - Identify and use appropriate resources to support designing, including basic electronic, mechanical and computer-based systems.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:  

P1 - Apply appropriate media and modelling techniques at various phases of a design process.

P2 - Produce sketch, CAD, rendered, detailed part and General Assembly (GA) drawings of design proposals.

P3 - Make prototype models suitable for evaluation by users, and make jigs and tools to support both prototype and commercial manufacture.

P4 - Plan and execute the evaluation of proposed design products, analysing the outcome and proposing suitable modifications.

P5 - Use basic mathematics, electronic simulation tools and graphical methods to simulate and design electronic and mechanical systems.

P6 - Relate and incorporate the technical design requirements to those of a complete product.

P7 - Use 3D CAD modelling systems, and other specialised software applications, to visualise, develop and analyse the design of a product.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

T1 - Articulate ideas and information in visual, oral and written forms.

T2 - Interact effectively with others, working as a member of a small group or team.

T3 - Identify and retrieve information relevant to a proposition, discussion or issue.

T4 - Demonstrate competence with information technology (IT), using a range of different software tools.

T5 - Manage their own time relative to a required task and associated deadline.

4. Programme structure

4.1       Part A  - Introductory Modules

In the following table, ‘c’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘o’ indicates an optional module 

Code

Module title

Modular weight

Semester

For students entering in 2014 and thereafter

DSA001

Design Practice 1

20

1

c

DSA002

Design Practice 2

20

2

c

DSA003

Design Context

10

1

c

DSA004

Foundation Technology

20

1+2

c

DSA005

Computing for Designers 1

10

1+2

c

DSA006

Prototyping of Design

20

1+2

c

DSA009

Industrial Design Studies 1

10

1+2

c

DSA101

Ergonomics and Design 1

10

1+2

c

Compulsory modules in Semester 1 (total modular weight 30)

Compulsory modules in Semester 2 (total modular weight 20)

Compulsory modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 70)

 4.2       Part B  - Degree Modules 

Code

Module title

Modular weight

Semester

For students entering in 2014 and thereafter

DSB001

Year 2 Design Practice

25

1+2

c

DSB009

Industrial Design Studies 2

30

1+2

c

DSB014

Design Communication

15

1+2

c

DSB015

BA Design & Manufacturing Technologies

30

1+2

c

DSB010

Universal Design

20

1+2

o

DSB011

Physical & Virtual Prototyping in Design

20

1+2

o

DSB012

Teaching Design & Technology

20

1+2

o

DSB013

Sustainable Design

20

1+2

o

DSB017

Computer-aided Ergonomics

20

1+2

o

DSB022

User Experience Design

20

1+2

o

Compulsory modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 100)

Optional modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 20)

Beyond these published provisions, any other proposed combination of modules must be approved by the
Programme Director.

4.3       Part I – Placement (8 semester programme only)

Candidates on degree programme Industrial Design & Technology with the Diploma in Professional Studies will undertake industrial/professional training.

Part I –  Overseas Study / Placement (8 semester programme only)

Candidates on degree programme Industrial Design & Technology with the Diploma in International Studies will undertake industrial/professional training for half the year and will study at one of the Design School’s approved academic institutions for the other half of the academic year.

4.4       Part C  - Degree Modules 

Code

Module title

Modular weight

Semester

For students entering in 2014 and thereafter

DSC009

Industrial Design Studies 3

20

1

c

DSC021

Dissertation

20

1+2

c

DSC026

Final Year Design Practice

60

1+2

c

DSC005

Live Projects

10 

1+2 

 c

DSC010

Universal Design

10

1

o

DSC017

Computer-aided Ergonomics

10

1

o

DSC022

User Experience Design

10

1

o

DSC025

Computer Aided Modelling and Manufacture (CAMM)

10

1

o

DSC031

The Global Studio

10

1

o

BSC522

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

10

1

o

Compulsory modules in Semester 1 (total modular weight 20)
Compulsory modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 90)
Optional modules across Semester 1 and Semester 2 (total modular weight 10)

Beyond these published provisions, any other proposed combination of modules must be approved by the
Programme Director.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:

 

5.1  In order to progress from Part A to Part B, candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits including Foundation Technology - BA Route (DSA004).

 

 

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.

 

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