Overview

You will experience traditional making skills and techniques whilst broadening your knowledge of advanced digital design and fabrication methods.

You will explore methods of design thinking and making skills including 3D modelling and Adobe CAD training, design drawing and visualisation, ceramics, glass, metalwork and rapid prototyping in plastics and metal. The course will also provide you the opportunity to participate in industry-linked projects, design internships, live competitions and public facing events, which will ensure you are ready for the world of work.

Job Prospects

This Three Dimensional Design - Ceramics and Glass, Jewellery, Product Design (Hons) course offered at the Robert Gordon University is built to provide you with transferable design and business skills to operate confidently in a wide range of design careers within the creative sector. These include working with product and industrial design consultancies, within the manufacturing and retail sectors and setting up as an independent freelance designer.

Recent graduates can also apply to our Graduate in Residence (GiR) scheme which supports the next stage of their professional journey, whether this invol

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drawing & Visualisation

Creative Principles & Methods

Contextual And Critical Studies

Drawing & Visualisation

Core Design Studies

Contextual And Critical Studies

Design: Drawing & Visualisation

Three Dimensional Design: Principles & Processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Industrial Design Ceramics and Sculpture View 56 other Bachelors in Industrial Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher: BCC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or technology subject e.g. Graphic Communication, Design & Manufacture) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English)
GCE A Level: CC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or technology subject e.g. Product Design, Design & Technology) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English e.g. History).
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H4 to include Art (or a creative design and/or technology subject e.g. Graphic Communication, Design & Manufacture) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English)
IB Diploma: 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English e.g. Modern Studies, History).

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Tuition Fee

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International

17670 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17670 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

Rest of UK and EU Students

£6930 per academic year

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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