In this 4 year degree programme you will study subjects which cover the principles and practice of Technology Management. The programme can be divided into a number of subject streams – so you will experience all aspects of an industrial environment over the course. All subjects are taught on the assumption that you have never before studied them.

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English. In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade O3/H7 in Mathematics and grade O4/H7 in any one of the following: Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Art, Engineering, Design & Communication Graphics/Technical Drawing, Technology, Construction Studies, Agricultural Science, Biology. A Special Mathematics Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results for those students who did not achieve the Mathematics requirement. We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February. Portfolio Entry As of 2019 all applicants (School Leavers and Mature) to the BSc. Product Design + Technology at UL must submit a digital portfolio and written statement for assessment. These submissions must be used to demonstrate the applicants’ APTITUDE for, and INTEREST in Product Design. Portfolio submission details will be selected to suit the CAO application schedule. You can see more details and examples of portfolios here. Mini Project If you do not have enough work to include in your Portfolio, perhaps try the Mini Project. This year's design brief is now available. Portfolio Entry Deadline Two extended deadlines have been added for Late Applicants and Change of Mind applicants. Late Applicant portfolio submission deadline: 13th May 2019 Change of Mind portfolio submission deadline: 8th July 2019 Portfolio’s must be emailed as a PDF document to schoolofdesign@ul.ie before these dates. The document name must include your CAO number and full name. For Example: 18999999_David_Smith.pdf You will receive feedback through the Admissions Office in UL within 2 weeks to confirm whether you have passed or failed the portfolio review.