Programme details

Bachelor of Product Design

Product Design encompasses a blend of innovative design, scientific inquiry, engineering methodologies, and business strategy.

Course description

The field of Product Design merges creative design with scientific inquiry, engineering practices, and business education. Product designers engage in the planning and creation of products for various settings, including homes, businesses, and industrial environments. From the development of a new lightweight kayak to the design of a mobile application, as well as the formulation of rongoā (medicinal products) or the establishment of a virtual training platform, a study in product design equips students for a multitude of professional paths.

Graduates will be adept at crafting inventive solutions grounded in their knowledge of applicable sciences and engineering, while also developing the practical business skills required to successfully commercialize innovative products.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Students will be adequately prepared to seek employment in design agencies, manufacturing organizations, engineering consultancies, educational and training firms, research and development entities, and additional sectors. Moreover, you may consider the option of founding your own company.

Entry requirements

To enroll at the University of Canterbury, it is necessary to have University Entrance or an equivalent qualification.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements. University recognises the following English Language tests and courses:

International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) – including online and One Skill Retake
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) – including Home Edition and Paper Edition #
CCEL English for Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP Level 2) – including online
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) – including online
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
FluentIQ (*FluentIQ should be used where IELTS Indicator or TOEFL cannot be used)
LanguageCert
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
Duolingo English Test (DET)

Credits
360

Duration
3 years

Intakes

Feb, July

International fees
$43,445 per 120 points

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Qualification Type

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