18Oct
UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Create innovative design work while challenging conventions and responding to cutting-edge themes and contexts at the forefront of automotive and transport design. Create innovative design work while challenging conventions and responding to cutting-edge themes and contexts at the forefront of automotive and transport design. Aimed at aspiring designers, this course delves into the latest developments in automotive and transport design, emphasising conceptual projects and real-world applications.
- Explore design principles specific to the automotive and transport sectors.
- Engage with industry-standard tools and technologies.
- Drive innovative projects focused on sustainable mobility and exceptional user experiences in automotive and transport design.
- Stay ahead with a curriculum informed by current industry trends and best practices in automotive and transport design.
- Gain practical experience through a variety of conceptual and real-world design projects that aim to develop your creative and technical skills.
- Learn from experienced staff who bring valuable industry insights and professional expertise to support your development.
- Develop a professional portfolio showcasing innovative design solutions that demonstrate your readiness for the design sector
- Get fully prepared for a successful career in the automotive and transport design industries with our targeted career support and guidance.
Modules
This course has a common first year. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first year courses: Automotive and Transport Design BA (Hons) Graphic Design (BA Hons) Product Design (BA Hons) Year One Modules: Designer User Co-Creator Maker Year Two Modules: Design Expertise Experiment and Innovate Design Communication Transport and Development Sandwich Year: There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year Modules: Design Specialisation Concept Creation Design Transformation Prototype and Visualise We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Assessment method
This course is assessed using methods that vary by module. These approaches are intended to prepare you for the complex and evolving contexts of professional practice. Assessment methods may include: Artefacts Practical coursework Digital coursework Individual work group work Live/video/poster presentations Projects Individual assignments. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Additional costs/fee information
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB