Course Description
COURSE OVERVIEW:This adaptable and unique course meets the needs of those who wish to follow careers as 3D designers. It will also be helpful to your intent to work in allied occupations, or take up further study in design-related professions. As everything in our man-made surroundings has to be considered, formed and produced 'by design', the central role and importance of the designer is obvious. The course is therefore structured to prepare those of you who aspire single-discipline orientated or a broader route. Studies are always set in context, that is, the combination of cultural, historical, aesthetic, social, professional and industrial influences are considered together. Close links with commercial and industrial companies are fostered and encouraged. Design teaching staff include both full-time and associate staff practice design as consultants.. Live projects are undertaken in all three years of study. These characteristics of the course were devised to apply particularly to current conditions and the future.STRUCTURE & CONTENT:This course is based on a modular structure with approximately four modules of study in each year of the three years, with an optional placement year in addition. At the end of final year of studies, you will have gained a range of design skills and have developed a personal, innovative approach to the practice of designing. You will undertake integrative projects which place in context the areas of interior design (commercial, public, retail, exhibition, set) product design (industrial design, consumer durables) and furniture design (public, contract, domestic, street).PROGRESSION:Graduates from this broadly-based course can further their careers in a wide range of professional design situations. These deal with the design of interiors, products and furniture. Some may choose to take up other - but related - career opportunities in the management or retail sectors whilst others may take up entrepreneurial activities. Students graduating with top grades may also wish to develop their studies further on taught Masters program's or research degrees which are offered within the University as well as throughout the UK and further afield.TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS:Lectures, projects, group discussions, demonstrations and studio practice are combined to offer inspiration and information. Practical activities underpin the learning aims of each module. You are given assistance in directed and independent learning, to enable you to make effective use of resources and time. DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL STUDIES (DIS) :After successful completion of Level 2, you may be able to spend a placement year with a suitable company, subsequently returning to the University for a final year of study. BUSINESS EDUCATION INITIATIVE (BEI) :An alternative to DIS, Business Education Initiative (BEI), after successful completion of Level 2. This initiative is delivered by the British Council, it enables you to benefit from an academic year of third level education in the United States. Those students who successfully complete the period of BEI receive the award of Diploma in Area Studies (DAS) upon graduation. EXEMPTIONS & TRANSFERABILITY:Credit for previous study and/or experience, and transfer opportunities exist between related programmes.PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION:You are encouraged to join 'Chartered Society of Designers' or 'The Institute of Designers in Ireland' as student members. Full professional membership is gained after required application and folio interviews after final year of this course.

Course Fees
Students on full-time Higher Education programmes will be required pay £3,145 per year towards their tuition fees, which can be deferred until after you leave University and are earning more than £15,000 per year. Prospective full-time higher education students should contact their local Education and Library Board for an application form to determine the level of maintenance grant, maintenance loan and tuition fee loan available to them. Further details can be found on the Student Finance NI website - www.studentfinanceni.co.uk

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Entry Requirements
You must satisfy the general entry requirements for admission to a first degree course. Submission of a portfolio is required. Guidance on the characteristics of the portfolio can be provided and you will be interviewed. - A Level: A minimum of 160 UCAS Tariff Points to include grades CC. There are current plans to increase this to 240 UCAS points. - Irish Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 160 UCAS Tariff Points to include CCCC. There are current plans to increase this to 240 UCAS points

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Course Venue
University Of Ulster - Belfast Campus
York Street
Belfast
BT15 1ED

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