Overview

Through studio-based learning, practical workshops, prototyping, and industry-informed projects, you will explore product development, materials and manufacturing processes, digital modelling, ergonomics, sustainability, and design communication. The course encourages experimentation, problem-solving, and critical thinking, helping you to develop your own design identity while responding to real-world user needs and evolving market demands.

Key facts

The Product Design (Hons) course at Cascais School of Art and Design is entirely project-based, with no traditional written exams. Assessment focuses on creative practice, product development, prototyping, presentations, group projects, technical documentation, portfolios, and professional design outcomes that reflect real-world industry processes.

Validated as a UK degree and delivered in Cascais, Portugal, the course prepares you for careers across product design, industrial design, prototyping, manufacturing, sustainable design, design consultancy, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials and Manufacturing

Digital Tools for Design

Design Communication & Presentation

Human-Centred Design & Ergonomics

Sustainable Product Design

Advanced Prototyping & Manufacturing Techniques

Product Design for Marketing & Branding

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-10-11 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cascais, Portugal

Disciplines

Industrial Design Production and Manufacturing Engineering

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applying to CSARTS is simple and fully online. To begin your application, complete the online application form and upload your academic documents.

A portfolio is only required for applicants to the Master’s programme or for students applying through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3168 EUR / year

≈ 3168 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3168 EUR / year

≈ 3168 EUR / year

Additional Details

Price: 1850€ + 11x 696€

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Scholarships Information

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