Product Design and Technology with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Loughborough University of Technology
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 145 graduates of Product Design and Technology with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) and other courses in engineering (non-specific) at Loughborough University of Technology for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in engineering (non-specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All engineering (non-specific) courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of engineering (non-specific) 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 | £30000 | £33500 | £40500 |
25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £33000 | £29000 - £39500 | £33500 - £48500 |
All Engineering courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £33003 | £35380 | £40536 |
25-75 percentile range | £27415 - £38863 | £27710 - £44237 | £31831 - £51154 |
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Course Description
Product Design and Technology with a Foundation Year is primarily for candidates who have not studied the pre-requisite subjects needed for first year entry onto the BSc Product Design and Technology course, or have not met their expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations, or because of their performance sporting commitments, as well as mature students returning to education or care leavers.
Completing a foundation year will enable you to progress onto the main Product Design and Technology BSc course, provided the relevant progression criteria are met. The foundation course is taught in-house by University staff, including specialist Foundation teaching staff. As a student on the course you will be a full member of the University, with the same access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities and support departments.
Completing the foundation year can be a real attribute to your overall degree success. It provides a sound base on which to establish a successful academic career. Many who have completed the foundation year have said how beneficial it was to them in supporting their transition into University life.
Product Design and Technology with a Foundation Year also provides an opportunity to students performing at a very high standard in their chosen sport, who wish to study at Loughborough, but do not have the required qualifications due to sporting commitments, via the Elite Athletes Programme. It is ideal for students who wish to combine their performance sports training with academic study.
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 and Technology with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Loughborough University of Technology
22% | Sales occupations |
19% | Teaching Professionals |
16% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
6% | Business and public service associate professionals |
6% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
3% | Finance Professionals |
2% | Media Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for engineering (non-specific)
All engineering (non-specific) courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Loughborough also accepts a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/country/ All applicants are required to demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language. For full details of the acceptable English language requirements see our website Loughborough University is committed to widening access. We encourage applications from all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, and seek to ensure that no groups are disadvantaged during the application process. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/contextual-data/
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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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- MSc Media and Cultural Analysis, BSc Business and Management
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Product Design and Technology with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees stated above are for the 2023/24 academic year; fees for 2024/25 have not yet been confirmed by the UK government. We will update this information as soon as it is available. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment.
While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.
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)
University Rankings
Positions of Loughborough University of Technology in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Loughborough University of Technology in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #19
- #299
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of Loughborough University of Technology
About Loughborough University of Technology
Founded in 1909, Loughborough University is located in the city of the same name, situated between Leicester and Nottingham. The university operates from two distinct campuses; the primary one in Loughborough, and the other in London. In the main Loughborough campus students enjoy access to up-to-date facilities such as their advanced SSEHS research laboratory, Pilkington Library, and numerous snack and restaurant options throughout the campus.
Student composition of Loughborough University of Technology
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Total number of students enrolled at Loughborough University of Technology by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14460
- postgraduates:
- 3300
- Total:
- 17760
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Product Design”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Product Design BA (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 90% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | 130 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Industrial Design BSc (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | 76% | 6% | 3% | £9250 | £17500 | 144 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Product Design Engineering with Placement BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £21470 £23615 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Product Design Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of East London | - | - | - | £9250 | £13920 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Product Design and Manufacture BEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £28600 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Industrial Design BA (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 80% | 7% | 3% | £9250 | £27250 | 159 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Product Design BA (Hons) | University of East London | 77% | 6% | 7% | £9250 | £13920 | 98 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Product Design and Manufacture including an Integrated Study Abroad Year BEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £28600 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Product Design and Technology BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £27250 | - | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Product Design BA (Hons) | Ravensbourne University London | - | - | - | £9250 | £16500 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023