What is Product Design?
Product design is a discipline, a unique one where creativity and technology meet, and innovation thrives. We’ll give you the tools you’ll need to develop as a creative and analytical thinker, and the freedom to discover and develop your own individual design style, vision and philosophy.
Our courses
We offer three courses, all of which also have the option of a Foundation Year.
BSc (Hons) Product Design
This course focuses on the underlying technology of product design, exploring the design of sustainable products for manufacturing, digital, industrial, electronics, and medical applications.
Find out moreBA (Hons) Product Design
This course focuses on the design of products, systems and services, including consumer goods, digital and electronic devices, sustainable products, sports, medical and healthcare equipment, packaging, and transportation.
Find out moreBA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design
The course specifically focuses on furniture, lighting and interior/ exterior sustainable products for the home and contract markets.
Find out moreWhat are the similarities between these courses?
- Sandwich year - each of these three courses offer a placement year option
- Accreditation* - our courses are accredited, ensuring they are up-to-date and industry-relevant
- Industry links - all courses have great industry links and offer multiple opportunities to work on live projects
- Student Showcase - all of these courses allow you to exhibit your work in your final year Student Showcase
- No exams - you'll be assessed through a variety of other methods including coursework, project work, and much more
- Central location - they are all based on our City Campus in the heart of Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé
- Excellent facilities - all give you access to our world-class facilities
What are the differences between these courses?
- Entry requirements - differ for each course and you need to submit a portfolio and attend an interview for our BA Product Design and BA Furniture and Product Design courses. You will not need to submit a portfolio or attend an interview for the BSc Product Design course.
Note: Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé applicants to the BA courses do not attend an interview. - Focus - as you'll have read above, each course has its own specific focus. Explore each course in more detail and visit our course pages.
Foundation degrees
Your Foundation Year introduces you to the skills you’ll need to prepare you for your future studies. From perfecting freehand drawing and sketchbook use to learning about materials and fabrication, you’ll gain practical experience through real-world briefs and develop your confidence in presenting your ideas.
BSc (Hons) Product Design (with Foundation Year)
Explore design engineering with our BSc (Hons) Product Design (Foundation Year) course. Gain hands-on skills in tech, manufacturing, and innovation to shape future products.
Find out moreBA (Hons) Product Design (with Foundation Year)
Start your creative career with our BA (Hons) Product Design (Foundation Year) course. Master design skills, industry insight, and build a portfolio for top employers.
Find out moreBA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design (with Foundation Year)
Master sketching, prototyping, and real-world projects in our Furniture and Product Design course with a Foundation Year.
Find out moreEntry requirements
Each of our Foundation degrees has lower entry requirements to our main programmes. There is also no requirement to submit a portfolio for any of the Foundation courses.
Foundation Year modules
The three courses have a shared Foundation Year, you will cover:
- Exploring Design
- Materials and Making
- Future Living
- Client, Object, Space
*Foundation courses are seeking accreditation.
Take a look at our student work
Showcase 2024 Student Spotlight: Sam Russell
Student Spotlight featuring BSc (Hons) Product Design, Sam Russell, and his project, 'Seaway'.
Showcase 2024 Student Spotlight: George Almond
Student Spotlight featuring BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design student, George Almond and his project, 'Dondo Rocking Stool'.
Showcase 2024 Student Spotlight: Ella Goodenough
Student Spotlight featuring BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design student, Ella Goodenough and her project, 'Dalia'.
Showcase 2024 Student Spotlight: Alby Stokes
Student Spotlight featuring BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design student, Alby Stokes and his project, 'Terracotta Food Storage '.
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