Overview
We list Product Design BA because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Product Design is studio based, and most departments will want to see a portfolio. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 20 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 5.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.000 to £37.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 5.5
Careers opportunities
Sits between design and engineering, and employers hire it for the combination. CAD, prototyping and an understanding of manufacture are what appear in the job adverts.
Roles graduates go into
- Product designer
- Design engineer
- Prototyping and development engineer
- CMF designer
- Design researcher
- Innovation and concept designer
Where they work
- Consumer product manufacturers
- Design consultancies
- Medical devices and healthcare
- Automotive and transport
- Startups and hardware ventures
After the course
No register. A manufacturing placement and CAD fluency are what raise this degree's value most.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,000 - £37,000