
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Product Design
Overview
The BA (Hons) in Textile & Fashion Design is a 4-year course. It has a common first semester, after which students also have the opportunity to switch to another design programme if they wish (subject to available places). Applications for Advanced Entry from those with an appropriate FETAC Level 6 qualification (or equivalent) and/or relevant prior learning are also welcome.
Topics on the programme include Photography, Digital Media, Design History & Theory, Creative Problem Solving, Business & Entrepreneurial skills and an Ethical and Sustainable Design ethos. Product Design students will learn about manufacturing design, methods and processes, ergonomics and human centred design, product design & innovation, and human centred product development.
Our course also features a full year of professional practice (with some online tuition) that can be experienced as a year-long industry placement, or a combination of placement and international exchange, or on-campus industry projects that link with industry partners nationally and internationally.
Employers’ value our design graduates for their creative problem solving, good communication skills, IT literacy, flexibility, teamwork skills and visual presentation skills.
Programme Code
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AU624
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Points
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NEW (2023)
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Level
- 8
Location
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Galway City, Wellpark Road
Duration
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4 Years
Method of Delivery
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On Campus
Mode of Study
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Full Time
Work placement
- Included
Why Study this course?
Creativity and Technology
The programme blends theory and practice and allows students to apply their creative skills in a range of live projects. Digital technology is applied extensively and integrated seamlessly into design practice.
Work Placement
The course features a full year of professional practice (with some online tuition) that can be experienced as a year-long industry placement, or a combination of placement and international exchange, or on-campus industry projects that link with industry partners nationally and internationally.
Employment Opportunities
Employers value design graduates for their creative problem solving, good communication skills, IT literacy, flexibility, teamwork skills and visual presentation skills.