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Computer Aided Design (3rd year entry)

University of the West of Scotland

Venues

Paisley Campus

Content

The BSc Computer-Aided Design will put your creative and technical skills to the test to produce digital models (2D and 3D designs) and specifications for a range of product development projects.

Increasing pressure on manufacturing organisations to be more productive, efficient and pro-active to market needs has forced manufacturers to adopt new, faster and functionally advanced design, manufacturing and communication tools to maintain a competitive advantage.

The course has been developed to meet the needs of industry to enhance your existing qualifications in design or a related area.

As a graduate, your wide-ranging skills and experience will be sought by employers within the design, engineering and manufacturing sectors, offering you a variety of exciting career opportunities. Careers include Design, CAD/CAM, Manufacturing Process Planning and Product Design Engineer and Civil/Structural CAD Technician.

Entry Requirements

2024 entry requirements
Relevant HND

Progression Routes

Computer-aided design graduates have a wide range of career opportunities and have found employment in roles from research, design and development through to manufacturing and production in mechanical and construction sectors as well as with architectural practices.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BEng Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

H130

Course Length

2 years

Faculty

School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences

Department

Engineering

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.uws.ac.uk