Overview

The Design (Product, Ceramics, Silversmithing and Jewellery) (Hons) course from Ulster University encourages critical thinking through making, combining conceptual development with practical skill.

Design is approached as an active enquiry; one that is both critical and creative. It involves questioning established systems, testing ideas, and rethinking the purpose, value, and impact of designed objects, products, and experiences. Across all pathways, you will be encouraged to use design as a means of provoking reflection, initiating disruption, and engaging with complex ideas. This may involve examining the function of an object, the material from which it is made, or the cultural and social narratives it expresses.

Career opportunities:

Graduates from the BDes (Hons) Design programme pursue diverse career pathways across the creative and design sectors. Product Design graduates typically enter roles in consultancy or in-house design teams, working in areas such as industrial design, transport, furniture, lighting, user experience (UX), and service design.

With this degree you could become:

Product Designer

Furniture Designer

Industrial Designer

Ceramicist

Jewellery Designer

Silversmith

Designer Maker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Investigation

Material Practices

Design Research and Cultural Contexts

Design Studios

Design Enterprise

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Ceramics and Sculpture View 11 other Bachelors in Ceramics and Sculpture 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

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

4

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level: CCC - One of which should be either Art & Design or Technology & Design

96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects including Art or Technology at H4 or above (four of which must be at higher level) and English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma

GCSE: For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17490 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

≈ 4985 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Scotland and the Islands students fee - £9,790 per year

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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

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