Product Design BSc (Hons)
Bangor University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Product Design (Welsh-medium course) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at Bangor University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH25
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21000 | £18500 | £23500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25000 | £14000 - £23500 | £18500 - £28000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH25
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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Course Description
BA Product Design (Product Design) - this course is taught through the medium of Welsh. For the English-medium course, please see Product Design W240.
If you are interested in realizing your imagination, this is the course for you. It focuses on a wide variety of design sectors, and immerses you in design and manufacturing. You will study design thinking and human-centred design methodologies. Each year project work placements with industrial partners will challenge and develop you creatively and professionally, allowing you to gain experience of various work environments, projects and companies.
What is design? Is it…?
Improve people's lives?
Improve the way things work?
How do we organize things?
Improve our ways of communicating?
How do we think strategically?
Using the imagination to create real things?
Make changes to communities?
Imagining and designing the future?
Designing experiences and products that people like?
Improve and innovate with products and services?
Starting creative businesses?
Making tough decisions?
Working with others for the best?
Make the world a better place?
If you agree with one or more of these, you are a potential product designer! Product Design is about turning the imagination into reality. Everything in our built environment has been created by people for people. Designers come from different backgrounds, some have creative skills, some have technical skills, but all are visionaries and dedicated to improving the world around them.. Product Design covers various careers for creative people who want to solve problems, innovate and change the world. If you are interested in turning your imagination into reality, this is the course for you. It focuses on a wide variety of design sectors, and immerses you in design and manufacturing. Each year project work placements with industrial partners will challenge and develop you creatively and professionally, allowing you to gain experience of various work environments, projects and companies. 'International Experience Year' and 'Year on Placement' options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to consider these options fully after starting your course in Bangor and you can apply to transfer to one of these options at the appropriate time. There is more information about these options on our website, and please feel free to contact us if you have any queries.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Product Design (Welsh-medium course) BSc (Hons) at Bangor University
| 30% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
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Qualification requirements
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB-ABB at A Level (preferably including a foreign language) and grade A in the EPQ.
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Rydym yn hapus i dderbyn cyfuniadau o'r cymwysterau a restrir uchod, yn ogystal â chymwysterau Lefel 3 amgen fel: City & Guilds; Cwrs Mynediad; Diploma Technegol Estynedig Caergrawnt; NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma Estynedig;Tystysgrif Ymadael Iwerddon. Rydym hefyd yn croesawu ceisiadau gan ymgeiswyr hŷn. Ymgeiswyr Rhyngwladol: derbyniwn gymwysterau ymadael â’r ysgol cyfwerth â lefel A/Lefel 3 a/neu diplomâu colegau o wledydd ledled y byd (yn amodol ar ofynion iaith Saesneg penodol), ceir manylion yn: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/entryrequirements We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as: City & Guilds; Access; Cambridge Technical Diplomas; NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma; Irish Leaving Certificate. We also welcome applications from mature learners. International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements), details at: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/entryrequirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 5.5
- Others Pre-masters English 5 month program
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- 5.0
- Others Pre-masters English 6 month program
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- 4.5
- Others Pre-masters English 9 month program
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)
Costs
Tuition Fees Product Design BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees and scholarship information for International applicants can be found here:
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Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About Bangor University
Founded in 1884 in Bangor, Wales, Bangor University offers strong support when it comes to student research initiatives. Some examples include the Environment Centre, a dedicated Language facility, and Europe’s largest underground root laboratory in Treborth Botanic Gardens. Additionally, the campus is situated less than 15 minutes away from Garth Pier on-foot, one of the main places to visit in Bangor.
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