Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design and Product Development

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design and Product Development Engineering

Vilanova i la Geltrú School of Engineering (EPSEVG)

On the bachelor's degree in Industrial Design and Product Development Engineering you will train to be a qualified professional who will carry out industrial design activities and create new products, concepts and services that add value to the production process. You will acquire the necessary experience in design to plan and develop the entire lifecycle of a product, as well as key competencies in establishing and developing operational, functional, technical, constructive, aesthetic and communicative aspects of production and commercialisation. You will learn to generate virtual and physical models and prototypes, use manual and computer tools for calculation and artistic and industrial expression, process graphic information, and analyse and assess the social and environmental impact of technical solutions.

General details

Duration

4 academic years

Study load

240 ECTS credits (including the bachelor's thesis). One credit is equivalent to a study load of 25-30 hours.

Delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Check the language of instruction for each subject (and timetable) in the course guide in the curriculum.

Information on language use in the classroom and students’ language rights.

Fees and grants

Approximate fees per academic year: €1,107 (€2,553 for non-EU residents). Consult the public fees system based on income (grants and payment options).

Location

Vilanova i la Geltrú School of Engineering (EPSEVG)

Official degree

Recorded in the Ministry of Education's degree register

Admission

Places: 100
Registration and enrolment: What are the requirements to enrol in a bachelor's degree course?
Legalisation of foreign documents: All documents issued in non-EU countries must be legalised and bear the corresponding apostille.

Curriculum

First semester

Second semester

Third semester

Fourth semester

Fifth semester

Academic and Professional Communication Techniques 6
Agile 6
Basic Design 6
Computer-Aided Design 6
Electronic Systems for Design 6
Emobility 6
Formula Student 1 6
Graphic Design 6
Manufacturing Processes 6
Moto Student 1 6
Writing Techniques for Engineering 6

Sixth semester

Academic Skills for Project Development 6
Design Methodology 6
Design Workshop III 6
Emobility Lab 6
Formula Student 2 6
Mechanism Design 6
Moto Student 2 6
Product Design 6
Project Management 6

Seventh semester

Eighth semester

CompulsoryECTS
OptionalECTS
ProjectECTS

Professional opportunities

Professional opportunities

Analysis and diagnosis of products and processes in companies in any industrial sector; technical, design, research and project departments; and new product development departments.
Market analysis and identifying opportunities for new products; diagnosis in business innovation and strategy.
Composition and formal analysis; modelling, simulation and development of models and prototypes.
Ergonomics and aesthetics of industrial products and processes.
Consultancy and advice.
Freelance work: provision of consultancy and advisory services in design companies.
Public administration.
Teaching and research.

Quality accreditation

Check the degree’s main quality indicators in the University Studies in Catalonia portal of the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency. Find information on topics such as degree evaluation results, student satisfaction and graduate employment data.

Further information