Overview

Through this Product Design (Hons) BA programme from University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) you'll develop an empathetic, intuitive understanding of people and how we use and respond to products.

Career opportunities

After graduating, you'll find career opportunities all over the world.

Potential creative roles include product design, service design, interiors and retail design, marketing and brand consultancy, user experience, graphic or web design, teaching, and exhibition and packaging design.

Many graduates have launched their own products or established themselves as freelance design consultants.

We have strong links with local companies who provide graduate jobs. Most of our graduates go straight into product development roles for design consultancies or join in-house design teams for manufacturers and major brands.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), giving you professional recognition, access to events and opportunities on their website.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

A focus on human needs at the centre of the design process

Analysis of a wider critical realm and investigating design in context

Graphic design

Physical/digital modelling and communication techniques

Studio-based practice

Aesthetics and product language

Development of digital and CAD based skills

Engineering for designers

Further development of your studio practice

Materials and processes

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Industrial Design Design Graphic Design View 62 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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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 112

Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.

Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Art or Design and Technology.

Baccalaureate IB: To include a pass at Higher Level in Design Technology or Visual Arts.

Irish Highers: Higher Level in one of the following: Art or Design and Communication Graphics

T Levels: No specific subjects required.

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Tuition Fee

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International

16000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Bristol

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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