Maynooth University Undergraduate Handbook 2015

Bachelor of Science in Product Design
MH305 (continued)
Degrees at Maynooth University 270 – 271
What will I study sample course plan
Quick Facts
First year Second year Third year fourth year
CAO Code
MH305
Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1
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Introduction to
Embedded Electronic
Design
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Physics for Engineers
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Creative Thinking and
Design
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Mathematical Methods
for Technology
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Design
Conceptualisation &
Model Making
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Introduction to
Marketing & Sales
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Electronic Engineering
Fundamentals
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Manufacturing
Processes
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Universal Design
Project
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Innovating Radical
Products and Brands
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Digital Imaging
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Research Design &
Statistics
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Ethnography &
Anthropology
for Design
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Design for
Environment &
Sustainability
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Design Process
& Projects
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Intellectual
Property
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Design Thinking
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Advanced
Materials &
Design for
Manufacture
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Group Design
Project - Final Year
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Final Year
Individual Project
Proposal
Leaving Certificate
requirements
Points 2014
Duration of degree
Mature applicants
2HC3 & 4OD3, passes in English & Irish & OB3/HD3 in
Mathematics, OD3/HD3 in one of the following subjects:
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Laboratory Science subject (Agricultural Science,
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Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Physics-with-Chemistry)
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Engineering
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Technology
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Construction Studies
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Design and Communication Graphics
365* (*Random selection - not everyone on these points was admitted)
4 years (including a 6 month work placement
in third year, subject to availability)
See page 317 for application details
Semester 2 Semester 2 Semester 2 Semester 2
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Embedded Electronic
Design Project
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Design Tools & Drawing:
Solid Works and 3D
Modelling
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Material Properties
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Mathematical Methods
for Technology
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The Designer’s
Sketchbook
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Design Project
What can I do after my degree
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Design History &
Culture
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Computer Aided
Design Visualisation
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Entrepreneurship and
the Business Idea
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Usability, Ergonomics
& Aesthetics
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Marketing
Management
Product designers are key to innovation in the modern
world. As technological competence spreads globally,
businesses are placing greater focus on achieving
market success through design. Graduates will be
capable of understanding and driving innovation in
many spheres of life, especially those involving design
and technology, its application or assessment.
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Product
Design Work
Placement
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Innovation
Management
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Final Year
Individual Project
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Systematic Design
Methods
Students may consider career areas such as
product design, technical marketing, new
product development, design management,
project management, public administration,
technology business management and most
other design disciplines. Other professional
roles are also an option, such as economist,
business analyst, or public administrator.
UK, EU & International
Applicants
FETAC link to this course
See page 323 for application details
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what our students say - Stuart cameron
“Having just finished my 3rd year of Product Design
at Maynooth, I am enjoying it more than ever. While
it is hard work, there is a lot of variety in the course. I
chose Product Design here for two reasons; because
of the course structure and the work placement. I was
lucky enough to do two placements, both having given
me incredible opportunities - Makers&Brothers who
are a design/craft retailer in Blackrock, Co. Dublin
and DesignPartners, a big consultancy firm in Bray”.
Contact
Department of Design Innovation
BL 1.19, Rowan House, North Campus
Phone: +353 1 708 6634
Email: design@nuim.ie
Tweet @NUIMDesign
If you are interested in product design
you might also like our degrees in
Computer Science and Software Engineering
(Arts entry) or Multimedia, Mobile and Web
Development (Arts entry)......page 219
Electronic Engineering........page 264
Entrepreneurship..........page 300