📖Introduction

South East Technological University (SETU) is a new technological university located in the southeast region of Ireland. It was established in 2021 following the merger of three existing Institutes of Technology: Waterford Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology Carlow, and Institute of Technology Kilkenny.

SETU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including business, engineering, science, computing, and humanities. The university is known for its strong focus on practical, hands-on learning, with a particular emphasis on industry partnerships and work-based learning opportunities.

SETU is committed to research and innovation, with a range of research centers and institutes focusing on areas such as renewable energy, digital technologies, and health sciences. The university has a strong track record of working with industry partners on research projects, and many of its research activities have direct applications in industry and society.

SETU is also committed to internationalization, with a diverse student body and partnerships with universities and research institutions worldwide. The university offers various international programs, including study abroad programs and international research collaborations, for students who wish to gain a global perspective on their studies.

Overall, South East Technological University is a highly regarded institution in Ireland, known for its practical approach to learning, research strength, and commitment to internationalization.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Arts Honours In Product Design Innovation at South East Technological University

This course was the first of its kind nationally and has 50+ years’ experience in design education. We use studio-based education, a dedicated space where students work together on their designs and learn through making and doing. The student staff ratio is approx. 1:10 which means you get very high contact time with lecturers supporting and guiding you through your design development Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory
Digital Presentation
Design Discourse
Digital Modelling and Materials
Workshop Practice
Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory
Digital Communications
Design Trends
Design Studio 1(Skills and Process)
Ergonomics and Model Making
Digital Modelling and Process
Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory
Brand Realisation
3D Modelling
Working Prototypes
International Design Movements
Elective
Design for Manufacture (studio elective)
Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory
Design Studio 2 (Design for Industry)
Personal and Commercial Visualisation
Design Specification
Modelling for user validation
Design Theory, Methods and Application
Elective
Design Live Projects (Studio Elective)
Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory
Data Visualisation
Modelling Design Features
3D Rapid Prototyping
Design, Culture and Society
Elective
Design Studio 3 (Data-led Design)
EDU+ (academic)
EDU (work Elective)
Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory
Design Studio 3 (Industrial Design)
Digital Publication
Form and Specification
Surface Finishing and Detailing
Academic Research Writing
Elective
Design Studio 3 (Artefact UX Design)
Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory
User Behaviour Research
Project Management
Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory
Design Studio 4 (Product Design)
Thesis
Branding and Exhibition
Enterprise Development

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🏫About South East Technological University

South East Technological University: South East Technological University, also known as Technological University Dublin, is a university located in Dublin, Ireland. It was formed in 2019 as a result of a merger of three Institutes of Technology: Dublin Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, and Institute of Technology Tallaght. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of fields, including engineering, science, business, and humanities.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

346 RMB

Tuition fee:

10,250 EUR per year

41,000 EUR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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