Module choices in Design

Please follow the guidance on the information sheet very carefully. If you apply to study modules that are not permitted by your School/Department, your learning agreement may be returned to you.

Number of credits

The recommended number of ECTS per semester is

30 ECTS credits (60 每日吃瓜 credits). Students are advised not to exceed this recommendation.

Module options

Restrictions may apply based on your previous level of experience in any given subject area. The Exchange
Co-ordinator will discuss the suitability of your module choices with you in more detail if required.

Acceptance on to Design School modules may require evidence of prior learning and design skills, including a portfolio of previous design work.

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Semester 1

 

Undergraduate Modules

Module Code Module Title ECTS Credits

Pathway 1 (Design)

26DSB301 Shaping Materials 10
26DSB304 Research for Design 2 10
26DSB305 Digital Skills for Design 10

Pathway 2 (Industrial Design)

26DSB303 Design Communication 5
26DSB304 Research for Design 2 10
26DSB308 Design for Rapid Manufacture 15

 

Postgraduate Modules

Pathway 5 (Integrated Industrial Design)

26DSP840 Understanding People, Behaviours and Context 7.5
26DSP852 Ideation and Visualisation for Industrial Design 15
26DSP853 Design for AI Products 7.5

Pathway 6 (User Experience Design)

26DSP831 Experience Design 15
26DSP832 Usability, Principles and Practice 7.5
26DSP840 Understanding People, Behaviours and Context 7.5

 

Semester 2

Undergraduate Modules

Module Code Module Title ECTS Credits

Pathway 3 (Design)

26DSB302 Shaping Technologies 10
26DSB306 Speculative Futures 15
AND Choose 1 option from the options list

Pathway 4 (Industrial Design)

26DSB302 Shaping Technologies 10
26DSB310 New Product Development for Industrial Design 15
AND Choose 1 option from the options list

Options (choose one)

26ACB201 Arts Management 5
+26ACB203 Re-imagining Communities 5
26ACB204 Creative Placemaking 5
26ACB208 Drawing Characters: Representation and Identity 5
+26ACB213 Fashion to Function: Designing Clothing and Wearable Products 5
26ACB214 Co-Designing Products with Generative AI 5
26ACB216 Creative Enterprise 5
26ACB217 BioDesign 5
26ACB219 Object Studies 5
26ACB220 Shaping a World That Functions: Human Factors and Ergonomics in Action 5

 

Postgraduate Modules

Pathway 7 (User Experience Design)

26DSP811 Industry Project 7.5
26DSP843 Generative Research and Prototyping for MA Design Major Project 7.5
AND Choose 1 option from the options list 

Options (choose one)

26DSP830 Interaction Design for Immersive Futures 15
26DSP845 Design for Inclusive Experiences 15
26DSP846 Design for AI Futures 15

 

Can I choose modules from other Schools/Departments?

No, you must choose all your modules from within the Design School.

You must take all your modules in the Design School on a specific programme in a particular year.  This arrangement prevents you from having any timetable clashes.

Exchange Co-ordinator

Dr Emilene Zitkus

Contact the Design School