Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

This course will enable you to recognise design needs and develop an understanding of how current global issues, including integrating technology, impact on today’s world. Design and Technology opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Many universities offer a variety of D.T. related courses. To name but a few: Engineering degrees (when combined with Mathematics A Levels), Industrial Design, Product Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Packaging Design, Sports Equipment Design and Transport Design. The skills also prepare students for courses such as Ergonomics, Urban Planning and Graphics based degrees. You may also choose to study D.T., not because you intend to have a career in that area, but you simply enjoy it and it will provide you with the UMS points needed to follow your chosen career.