Course summary
Whether you want to pursue a career in the creative or the engineering industries, our hands-on course gives you the practical skills to create innovative and sustainable consumer products. You will explore the theory and practice behind product design. Working through a series of projects, you will learn the process of creating valuable ideas for people, while studying the latest human-centred design methods. You’ll benefit from access to specialist design and engineering facilities, including prototyping labs, 3D print labs, laser cutters, computer-aided design, and wood, metal and welding workshops and the University of Brighton Design Archives. There are opportunities to exhibit your work nationally and an optional year-long placement in the third year provide invaluable experience on your journey to becoming a professional designer. Our Product Design course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers. Don’t meet these entry requirements? The University of Brighton Product Design BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year provides an extra year of study at foundation level for students who do not currently have the portfolio of work or academic qualifications required for entry to this course. Successful completion of the foundation year enables you to progress onto year 1 of this degree.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W242
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 104 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Review our English Language requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £13842* | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £13842* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT