Automotive and Transport Design

Coventry University

United Kingdom, Coventry

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Coventry University

United Kingdom , Coventry

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

WHG3

Campuses

Coventry University (Coventry)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines27-May-2024

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,850 / year

Next Intake 27-May-2024

Automotive and Transport Design

About

We aim to cover the broadest spectrum of automotive and transport design focusing on design-driven innovations.

Additional key points:

We examine issues of autonomy, sustainability, ergonomics and the user experience and interaction in relation to exterior and interior design, surface and colour applications, lifestyle and future design solutions.
This is an award-winning course which has been running for over 40 years and has a long history of achievement. In 2020, four of our Automotive and Transport Design students have won awards at the 8th SAIC Global Design Challenge.
This course will develop your understanding of the latest developments, drivers and practices of the automotive, transport and mobility designer beyond merely illustration and styling.
You will have the opportunity to learn to create innovative product design solutions in a range of styles and media, which factor in purpose, usability, materials, ecology, desirability, technological feasibility and professional constraints.

We aim to cover the broadest spectrum of automotive and transport design focusing on design-driven innovations.

We designed this exciting course to give you an opportunity to develop the skills and expertise to produce innovative and visionary designs for all forms of transport. This includes cars, motorbikes, boats, luxury yachts, construction vehicles and vehicle interiors, as well as emerging areas such as electric vehicles and personal mobility devices.

We have current excellent industry links, with diverse employers such as Jaguar Land Rover, Herman Miller, Lotus, Dyson, Aston Martin, Speedo, Ford and Electrolux. These may give you opportunities for ‘live’ collaborative projects, work placements, industry visits, design competitions and expert advice through regular guest lectures. You can start building your contacts and gain the networking experience to establish yourself as a design professional long before you graduate.

We have gained an international reputation for automotive research and teaching covering design, engineering, business and media. We are a former winner of ‘Best Design School’ in the World Automotive Design competition. We have hosted major symposiums on the future of transport design, including RINA conferences and the ITS-UK Automotive User Interest Group.

You will be taught by current specialists in automotive, transport and broader industrial design who have expertise in concept, modelling, interior, exterior and design-led development of low carbon vehicles. Their extensive professional experience includes working for well-known companies like General Motors, Daihatsu, Nissan, Ford and JLR. (Please note that staff are subject to change).

We deliberately try to strike a balance between traditional hand-processes and emerging technologies. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in workshops for physical and digital model making, while having the opportunity to access state-of-the-art milling, rapid prototyping and 3D printing.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students applying with an International Baccalaureate. Please check the specific course page for the points needed.

Students who have 3 A-level passes with a minimum grade of C or above.

Students who have achieved a Diploma with 2.5 GPA out of 4 or 3.0 CGPA out of 5 (This is subject to syllabus match)

Students who completed American high school should have 2 APs with 2 points or higher.

Career

Careers and opportunities

Professional enhancement is central to our ethos and you will be encouraged to embrace either an industry placement or international study exchange before your final year. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be used to working proactively to generate ideas as an individual or in teams and meeting deadlines.

We will encourage and guide you to enter national and international design competitions, which can enhance your portfolio, expose you to potential employers and increase networking prospects.

Career opportunities in automotive and transport design are vast and varied. You could start your own business, become a design consultant, modeller, illustrator, CAD professional, design manager or marketing professional. Graduates have found opportunities in automotive exterior and interior design, lighting systems design, clay and 'hard' modelling, digital modelling and surfacing, 3D visualisation and animation, colour and materials design, user interface design, lifestyle products and design research.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,850 / year

How to Apply

Applying to Coventry University or Coventry University London is a quick and easy process. We aim to respond to all applications with an initial decision within one week though this can take longer at certain times of the year.

We'll need the following information in order to make a decision on your application.

All academic transcripts
Copies of degree/diploma certificates or work reference if employed
One academic reference
An English language test score
Your personal statement
Copy of your current passport

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