Computer-Aided Design (top-up)

Course description

**OVERVIEW** The BSc Computer-Aided Design is a practically-focused top-up degree that will build on your existing qualification (HND, or equivalent) and give you exposure to the latest CAD technology as well as modelling and analysis techniques. It will put your creative and technical skills to the test to produce digital models (2D and 3D designs) and specifications for various product development projects. Building upon your previous qualification, you will enter into Year 3 of this BSc. Upon successful completion of Year 3, you will then proceed to Year 4 (Honours year).

**PRACTICAL FOCUS** Throughout the course you will use product design and data management fundamentals along with industry standard CAD/CAM packages, prototyping systems and ancillary equipment, and modern communications technologies. You will gain knowledge of the broader spectrum of design and manufacturing systems and engineering management tools as a part of different modules.

The course has been developed to meet the needs of industry (Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil and Architecture) for delivering design, engineering and manufacturing skill sets.

**CAREER PROSPECTS** 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.

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

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