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In our foundation programme for producty design and innovation, you will gain the fundamental knowledge needed for your future undergraduate studies, paving the way toward a BSc in Product Design and Innovation.
Throughout this programme, you'll engage in collaborative project-based learning alongside peers studying various engineering areas. You'll have the flexibility to customise your learning journey and choose specialised areas aligned with your interests.
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Product Design and Innovation programme at Aston University introduces you to the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in the tech world.
What we will provide
First-class teaching in the UK’s second largest city, delivered by experienced and seasoned product design and innovation professionals and academics who bring a wealth of real-world experience to the classroom. Use of state-of-the-art facilities, including modern computer labs.
We are an Adobe Creative Campus meaning you will have access to top-notch software licenses, including Adobe and Solidworks, commonly used in industry. To find out more, visit here.
It is not mandatory to bring your own device for this course, however if you choose to do so please note will need laptop specifications of i5 or above (or AMD equivalent).
What you will provide
You'll be required to think outside of the box, reimagine inventions and empathise with the audiences you’ll be creating for. You must embrace challenges and have a willingness grow through failure. Fuel your passion for innovation and emerge from your time with us as a visionary ready to shape the future.
What skills we teach
On this course, you will be introduced to a variety of crucial technical skills such as CAD. You will thrive with the tools needed to create fresh innovations with user-centered design. With a combination of hand and digital sketching, you will develop prototypes to practical test your creations. You will evolve your model-making skills with 3D printing, foam, and clay. Whilst enhancing your ability to work in a team, communicate well, and critically think to solve technical challenges.
Progression opportunities
On successful completion of our foundation programme, you will then have the opportunity to transition onto our BSc Product Design and Innovation degree. Recent graduates of our BSc degree course have progressed to enjoy excellent careers. Many have secured positions through their placement year, with notable companies like JLR, Seymour Powell, Dyson, and Mattel. Lots of our alumni have gone on to excel in diverse roles, including Creative Directors, while others advance into managerial and leadership positions with design at the core.
Students who hold Thanawiya are eligible to apply for a one-year International Foundation Programme, and then progress to undergraduate study.
Postgraduate courses
| School / Programme | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Business School | 1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above | 6.5 | |||
| Aston Business School - MBA | 1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above | 6.5 | |||
| School of Social Sciences and Humanities | 1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above | 6.5 |
| School / Programme | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Engineering and Physical Sciences | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
Engineering and Physical Sciences (Engineering Systems and Management programmes) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Health and Life Sciences | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Health and Life Sciences - OSPAP | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
You may be accepted with a lower IELTS score (see table below) - if your IELTS score meets the minimum criteria below you will be required to take a mandatory in-sessional English module during your course.
Postgraduate courses (minimum IELTS scores for which mandatory in-sessional English course is required)
For the courses within the categories below, you may be required to take an in-sessional English module depending on the IELTS scores you have achieved:
| School / Programme | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Business School | No more than 2 bands at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above | 6.0* | |||
| Engineering and Physical Sciences - Engineering Systems and Management programmes | No more than 2 bands at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above | 6.0* | |||
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | No more than 2 bands at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above | 6.0* |
* Important - Students with an overall 6.0, with no more than two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 or above are required to take and pass the English for Postgraduate Studies in-sessional English module. Our in-sessional English programme is a module which will help you to improve your English and learn essential academic skills during your first term.
Students with overall 6.5, with no more than two bands at 6.0 and other bands at 6.5 or above are not required to take our in-sessional English module.
More about the In-sessional English module
Aston University is committed to ensuring that every student is fully prepared to take on the challenges of their Master's degree. As such, please note that if you achieve IELTS overall 6.0 (with no more than two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 or above) or an equivalent acceptable English Language Qualification you will be required to undertake a mandatory timetabled in-sessional English programme to be delivered by Aston University’s Centre for English Language and Communication. Further details will be provided after the enrolment process including timetable and classes you will be required to attend. This is provided at no additional cost.
Engineering and physical science skills are used in almost all aspects of our modern lives, meaning that graduates in these areas are in high demand. Students who have completed an Engineering and Physical Science Foundation Programme go on to study for their Bachelor level degree.
Our graduate prospects for our BSc product design and innovation students are vast and hugely exciting. Previous graduates have excelled at renowned companies such as Bentley Motors Concepts, Gas Data Limited, Fitch, Invizil, IBM, Samsung, Goodfish Ltd, DK, Elestial, and Gilroy. These roles span across design engineering, UX/UI design, product management, technical sales support, and digital design, reflecting the diverse and promising career prospects available for you.
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