This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Aston University, Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The MSci Design, Enterprise and Innovation programme is designed for students interested in developing product design expertise alongside knowledge of business and enterprise development to take on design leadership and entrepreneurship roles in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Entrepreneurship and design innovation are seen as fundamental aspects of UK economy. Creating value through design is a challenge that requires being organisational and business savvy as much as it requires talent, methods and skills. You will learn about how design and management practices come together to benefit development, as well being enabled to start your own business. The programme delivered jointly by College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and Aston Business School, will equip you with not only solid design skills but also enterprise development competence to take on design leadership and entrepreneurship roles in future You will be supported by a wide networks of entrepreneurs, mentors and investors from local and national communities such as BSEEN, Birmingham Enterprise Community, Enterprise Nation and Centre for Growth throughout your study. As James Dyson and Steve Jobs (both of whom have design backgrounds), are you ready to shape the future through design entrepreneurship? Key course benefits
- The only ‘Design and Entrepreneurship’ focused integrated master degree programme in West Midlands area, or even in the UK.
- Optional placement year providing more opportunities for your future career.
- All assessments are practical and developmental, with a combination of coursework, case studies, and design projects and in class tests.
Modules
Year 1: • Introduction to Engineering and Design • Prototyping & Development • Design Fundamentals • Engineering Principles • Engineering Practice Year 2: • Design and Engineering for the User • Design Studio • Digital Design Skills • Product Experience • Product, Market and Intellectual Property • Design Management and Innovation* *achieve satisfactory level in this module to progress to MSci level study Year 3: Optional placement year Year 3/4: • Product Design Final Year Project • Advanced Design Management and Innovation • Enterprise Creation • Creating and Leading Effective Teams • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Final year: • Enterprise Management and Growth • High Performance Teams • Corporate Social Responsibility Challenge Please Note: All modules are based on the current academic year. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review.
Assessment method
As a Design, Enterprise and Innovation student at Aston, you will experience our innovative approach to teaching, which combines lectures, tutorials, coaching, labs and directed study. Additional lectures and seminars will be provided by specialists from industry to support your learning. You will be assessed by a combination of coursework, case studies, design projects and in-class tests. At Enterprise Development stage (Years 3 and 4), all of the assessments are authentic, practical and developmental, allowing you to demonstrate what you have achieved without having to endure the stress of revision.
How to apply
31Jan
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
A level - BBC - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - D
Please note that we would not accept deferred application for this programme
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/design-enterprise-and-innovation-msci
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | min 5.5 need to be achived in each skills area |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £21100 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
For Sandwich courses the placement fee is £1250 for Home/UK students and £2,500 for International students.
For Home students: Tuition fees for UK/Home students may change in line with government policy. When undertaking a placement year, a placement year fee applies.
For International students: The International students fee is a fixed annual fee for the duration of the Programme, except whilst on placement when a placement year fee applies.
Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET