BSC PRODUCT DESIGN AND INNOVATION

Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth

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Maynooth University

Ireland , Maynooth

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

MH305

Campuses

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Feb-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 18,000 / year

Next Intake 3-Feb-2026

BSC PRODUCT DESIGN AND INNOVATION

About

Degree Overview
>Students of Product Design and Innovation learn to harness their creative, artistic, and problem-solving skills. Students also gain a comprehensive understanding of technology and materials and develop a sensitive awareness of human needs and behaviour through user-centred design. You are taught to combine these abilities to create products that not only meet but also exceed user expectations.
>The program is a practical studio-based course, with an emphasis on project-based learning, workshops, CAD laboratory sessions and group work. The studio subjects include visualisation; freehand drawing and freehand rendering; computer modelling and rendering, model making and prototyping.
>The programme is interdisciplinary as students gain a broad understanding of product design and innovation from both engineering and marketing perspectives, focusing on creating solutions that balance business viability, human desirability, and technical feasibility.
>Students learn from accomplished designers and design entrepreneurs with experience in sports equipment, medical devices, user interfaces, consumer electronics, and homeware.
>Students get first-hand experience with clients through industry-linked projects.
>Includes the opportunity for a six-month, full-time work experience placement in a relevant employment setting or an Erasmus study abroad.

Read our graduate stories - from international award winners to R&D engineers

For more details on the course structure click here

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.

Subject	Required	Ordinary Level Grade	Higher Level Grade
Irish	Yes	O6	H7
English	Yes	O6	H7
Language	No	N/A	N/A
Math	Yes	O3	H7
Science	No	N/A	N/A

International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements

Visit the International Office website for details.

Mature Students

Mature Applicants

Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21.

Click here to be taken to our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on that page outlines application steps for this degree.

Mature applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require support for any required written exercise/interview/ online video audition which may form part of your application assessment, you must complete an online request form and submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025. Applications for alternative examination accommodation cannot be considered after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

01 February 2025

Additional Information

Leaving Certificate Applicants

Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English and O3/H7 Mathematics plus three other subjects. MH305 Round 1 Points 2024: 329

HEAR & DARE

DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.

HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

The Maynooth Education

Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways.

English Program Requirements

IELTS : 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band

Duolingo English Test (DET) : The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 - with at least 110 in each individual subscore.

Pearson Test of English : 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section

TOEFL internet-based test : iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections

Career

After Graduation
>Product designers are key in driving innovation in the modern world. As technological competence spreads globally, businesses are placing greater focus on achieving market success through design. Graduates are equipped to foster innovation in various areas, especially those related to design and technology, its application, or assessment.
>Potential career paths for graduates include product design, UI/UX design, medical device design, furniture design, service design, technical marketing, customer development and user experience, new product development, design management, technology business management and many other design disciplines.
>Some graduates choose to continue their studies. The Department offers a postgraduate MSc Design Innovation as well as a PhD in Design Innovation.

Read our graduate stories - from international award winners to R&D engineers

Visit the Department website for more information about postgraduate options.