Bachelor of Product Design
Other Engineering
A course by
University of Canterbury
Combine creative design, science, engineering, and business studies to develop innovative products for home, business, and industry.
NZ$8,779
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop creative ideas with scientific and engineering knowledge
Graduates will be able to generate innovative design ideas drawing on knowledge from science and engineering disciplines, relevant to real-world product challenges.
Practical skills for product commercialisation
About This Course
The Bachelor of Product Design at the University of Canterbury is an interdisciplinary degree that brings together creative design, science, engineering, and business. Students learn to plan and develop new products, with opportunities to specialise in areas such as chemical formulation, digital product design, or industrial product design. The program provides access to modern design, laboratory, and testing facilities, and includes individual and team-based project work, equipping graduates for a wide array of industries.
Course Content
- Compulsory courses in introductory product design, management, engineering, and mathematics
- Major subjects include Chemical Formulation Design, Digital Product Design, and Industrial Product Design
- Design projects (individual and team-based)
- Laboratory and computer-based learning
- Business, marketing and management courses
- Maths and/or engineering fundamentals
Entry Requirements
University Entrance (or equivalent)
UC's English language requirements (for non-native speakers)
Build towards these roles
Design agenciesManufacturing companiesEngineering consultanciesEducational and training companiesResearch and developmentStart your own company
Build skills in these industries
Product DesignManufacturing
