Why study BSc (Hons) Product Design at BU?
- Learn how to manufacture physical models and prototypes, as well as produce industry standard computer models
- Use state of the art facilities including a specialist CAD laboratory and our Innovation Centre
- Spend an optional year on work placement, gaining at least 30 weeks experience in a relevant industry
- Design your own original product and make a working prototype in your final year and exhibit it at our annual Festival of Design & Engineering
- Choose to extend your undergraduate study and continue to the award of Master of Design (MDes) Product Design
- Graduate with a range of skills allowing you to go into a range of careers in the industry from a designer through to production manager - 95% of our graduates are in employment or further education after 15 months.
The BSc (Hons) Product Design focuses on the technological aspect of design whereas the BA focuses on the aesthetic and contextual issues relating to product design. You don’t need to decide which route you’ll take until your final year.
Studying Product Design at BU
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Course accreditation
This course is currently seeking re-accreditation by the Institution of Engineering Designers in order to fully meet the requirements for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes) registration for intakes between 2024-2028. Once accredited courses are fully supported by the Institution, and IED student membership is free to full-time students for the duration of their studies.
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Key information
Next start date:
September 2024, September 2025
Location:
Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus
Duration:
4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement or 3 years full-time. You will be enrolled onto the 4-year degree, but can opt out of the placement year.
Accreditations:
Seeking re-accreditation by the Institution of Engineering Designers in order to fully meet the requirements for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes) registration for 2024-2028 intake years
Required subjects:
All subjects considered
Entry requirements:
For September 2024 entry: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. For more information check out our full entry requirements.
International entry requirements:
For September 2024 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.