Product Design BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Develop your skills in product design and professional practice.
As part of your course you’ll:
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Gain insight into user requirements, economic, environmental and ethical considerations, as well as materials, manufacturing, production and industry capabilities
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Use your insights to help inform the design of your products
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Design a range of products for both commercial and domestic use, including furniture, interior products, consumer goods and sustainable products
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Work on live industry briefs, which will ensure you’ll be working in real world contexts, to design products that make a positive contribution to the world around us
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Product Design BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Product Design.
This particular course
Salary
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, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
A minimum of 72 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.
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
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Costs
Tuition Fees Product Design BA (Hons)
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
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| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £10500 | year 1 |
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 Leeds Beckett University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Leeds Beckett University in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #53
- #65
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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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What students say about studying Product Design in the UK?
About Leeds Beckett University
Established in 1824, Leeds Beckett University is located on the Northern side of Leeds City Centre. There are a variety of campus buildings in the area, including the Polytechnic site, Electric Press, the Old Broadcasting House, the university’s Business School, and more. Leeds is the ideal student city, with an abundance of activities and nightlife to take advantage of, plus a reliable bus service for getting around easily.
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Product Design BA (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 90% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £14415 | 127 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
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Product Design Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 75% | 3% | 0% | £27750 | £95800 | 203 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Product Design BSc (Hons) | De Montfort University | 75% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | £14250 | 111 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
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Product Design BDes (Hons) | Glasgow School of Art | 79% | 5% | 1% | £9250 | £18960 | 158 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Product Design with foundation year BSc | Sheffield Hallam University | 90% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £14415 | 127 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
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Product Design BA (Hons) | University of Derby | 80% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £14045 | 118 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
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Product Design Engineering BEng (Hons) | Middlesex University | 82% | 6% | 5% | £9250 | £14000 | 101 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Product Design BA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 72% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £30400 | 148 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Product Design BSc (Hons) | University of Dundee | 70% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £19500 | 189 | Dundee | On campus Full-time |
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%