Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons)
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston
– Kingston is ranked No.1 in the UK for design and crafts (Guardian University League table 2021). It’s the highest-ranked institution to offer BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design.
– Through our strong links with industry, you’ll be able to test your ideas at leading companies. Examples include John Lewis, Foster & Partners, Herman Miller, Sony and New Balance.
– This course includes optional study tours, visits to design studios and research-based trips. Previous tours have been to Milan, Munich, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona and Valencia.
About this course
If you’re considering a career in professional design, this course provides the skills, knowledge and practical experience you’ll need. Design work covers domestic and commercial furniture, housewares and ceramics, industrial and technology products.
Using our workshops, you’ll have a platform for experimentation and discovery. You’ll study key themes, such as sustainability, manufacturing and the roles that designers play in industry.
The course collaborates and engages with industry at all levels, from live industry briefs to masterclasses and talks by industry professionals. Your work will be promoted through international design competitions, major graduate shows and external exhibitions. You’ll graduate with a professional portfolio of work, giving you a springboard to employment.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 22 graduates of Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons) at Kingston University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Furniture Design and Making.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates of Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons) at Kingston University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Product and Furniture Design BA (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 | |
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| Median salary | £22000 | £23000 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £24000 | £17000 - £28000 | £19000 - £34500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Furniture Design and Making
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20069 | £19085 | £22483 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18040 - £23109 | £14127 - £23631 | £16588 - £28471 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Product and Furniture Design, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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 and Furniture Design BA (Hons) at Kingston University
| 30% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 19% | Design occupations |
| 8% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 6% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 6% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 4% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 3% | Administrative occupations |
| 3% | Teaching Professionals |
| 2% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Applicants will need 112-128 tariff points from recognised level 3 qualifications. Plus GCSE (A*–C or comparable numeric scores under the newly reformed GCSE gradings): five subjects including English and Maths (Key Skills Level 2 may be used in lieu of GCSE English and Maths). Offers will be made on the basis of your UCAS application and portfolio. More details about portfolio requirements can be found on the course page on our website. You will be notified by email giving you advice about how to upload your online portfolio, once we have received your application.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Product and Furniture Design, BA (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons)
| International | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For international fees, please visit:
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/
Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs
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)
University Rankings
Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Kingston University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #13
- #16
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- Art & Design
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #9
- #51
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- Art & Design
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 20 April, 2022]
Design
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- #5
- #7
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- Design & Crafts
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The Guardian UK University League Tables by Subject
[Published ]
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What students say about studying Furniture Design and Making in the UK?
About Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons) | De Montfort University | 68% | 3% | 7% | £9250 | £14250 | 128 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
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Product and Furniture Design (Swansea College of Art) BSc (Hons) | University of Wales | 69% | 7% | 9% | £9000 | £13500 | 145 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Design: Products and Furniture MA | Nottingham Trent University | 69% | 7% | 9% | £4250 | £7250 | 145 | Nottingham | On campus Part-time | |
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Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons) | Kingston University | 82% | 4% | 4% | £9250 | £9250 | 159 | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Full-time | |
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Furniture: Design and Make (Activate Learning - City of Oxford College) FdA | Oxford Brookes University | 82% | 4% | 4% | £7570 | £9270 | 159 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
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Furniture Design MA | London Metropolitan University | 82% | 4% | 4% | £9300 | £13750 | 159 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 80% | 3% | 11% | £9250 | - | 114 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
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Product and Furniture Design (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 80% | 3% | 11% | £9250 | - | 121 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
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Product and Furniture Design with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 89% | 3% | 5% | £9250 | - | 118 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Furniture Design with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Wolverhampton | 81% | 5% | 11% | £9250 | - | 98 | Wolverhampton | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 20 April, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022