Product Design BDes (Hons)
Edinburgh Napier University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Learn to design innovative, usable, useful and desirable products and explore the world of product design while gaining industry experience
Our BDes (Hons), Product Design course covers a very wide range of design activity and innovation from commercial 3D objects to conceptual design interventions in spaces and communication.
With an emphasis on innovation and user-focus, you’ll learn a range of practical skills in visualisation, prototyping, CAD, materials, fabrication, business and marketing skills to prepare you for a career in design.
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 21 graduates of Product Design BDes (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Product Design.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Product Design BDes (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Product Design BDes (Hons) 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 | £20000 | £21500 | £25000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £24000 | £18000 - £24500 | £20500 - £29000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Product Design
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20046 | £20113 | £23568 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18042 - £24043 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Product Design, BDes (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
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Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Product Design BDes (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University
| 30% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 25% | Design occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 5% |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including preferably one of Art, Product Design, Design, Technology.
Including preferably one of Art, Product Design, Design, Technology. If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 39 Credits at Merit & 6 Distinction including preferably one of Art, Product Design, Design, Technology at Level 3.
Award of 27 points overall with 6,5,4 in HL subjects including preferably one of Art, Product Design, Design, Technology.
Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
Pre 2017: B1, B3, B3, B3 at HL including preferably one of: Art, Product Design, Design, Technology. 2017 onwards: H2, H3, H3, H3 at HL including preferably one of: Art, Product Design, Design, Technology.
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements SQA Advanced Higher - BBC including preferably one of: Art, Product Design, Design, Technology. A-levels - BBB including preferably one of: Art, Product Design, Design, Technology. HNC - Pass in a relevant subject with Grade B in the graded unit. Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements HND - Pass in a relevant subject with Grades BB at SCQF Level 8 in graded units or for single unit HND pass with B in relevant subject. As part of the selection process suitably qualified applicants will normally be required to submit a portfolio/attend an interview. This applies to all years of entry.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Product Design, BDes (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Product Design BDes (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £16425 | year 1 |
| International | £16425 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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, 2024
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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Edinburgh Napier University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Edinburgh Napier University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying Product Design in the UK?
About Edinburgh Napier University
Located on the outskirts of the Scottish capital, Edinburgh Napier University delivers courses and programmes that have earned the institution recognition from QS University Rankings, as well as awards in the category of Student Satisfaction. The university operates from three separate campuses depending on the subject that the learner chooses to pursue - Sighthill, Craiglockhart, and Merchiston. Prospective students can expect to find Game Laboratories, Professional Music Studios, Conference Centres, and much more.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%