Product Design BA (Hons)
Middlesex University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 175 graduates of Product Design BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at Middlesex 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 Design Studies
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 | £22000 | £21000 | £24500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £25000 | £14500 - £25500 | £18500 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
| 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
Overview
Our product design degree gives you the knowledge, practical skills and industry experience to build a portfolio that will help you launch a career in a wide-range of sectors.
Why study product design with us
BA Product Design is a practice-based programme driven by our passion for understanding people and technology; exploring innovative solutions driven by real opportunities, and addressing challenges faced by industry and society. We will equip you with the skills to design products and services, and will support you with the experience, advice, feedback and encouragement you need to grow as a responsible, successful product designer.
Our programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and meets the requirements of Registered Product Designer (RProdDes). This accreditation validates the relevance and content of the degree programme to current industry requirements and practice.
You will have access to industry expertise through our weekly guest lecture series, ‘live’ projects with industry partners, and our extensive alumni network.
Our graduates go on to work across the globe from start-ups and design consultancy, through to high-profile organisations such as Lego, Vodafone, dyson, and Tesla.
Course content
Sat within the faculty of Science and Technology, we strive to develop product designers who are creative, confident, responsible and insightful in responding to user needs, but who also have a fundamental understanding of how to design and make things that work.
As well as studio-based design skills, with access to our industry standard facilities you will gain extensive expertise in 3D CAD, rendering, physical prototyping and design for manufacture. We will help you to understand the wider context that surrounds our subject, developing the theoretical and practical skills, experiences and attitudes needed to enter the profession across a wide range of sectors and emerging practices.
Our BA course is assessed through 100% coursework. You will gain your knowledge and understanding of the subject through a variety of approaches including interactive guest lectures, design workshops, creative exercises, projects, lab-based software classes and visits.
For a full list of up to date course content, please refer to our programme page on the university website.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Product Design BA (Hons) at Middlesex University
| 25% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 20% | Protective service occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page at: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/product-design We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results. If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | With at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading |
| PTE Academic | 51 | With at least 51 in all components |
Costs
Tuition Fees Product Design BA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £15100 | year 1 |
| International | £15100 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| 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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Middlesex University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Middlesex University
Established in 1973, Middlesex University is located on the outskirts of London, roughly 40 minutes away by Underground. The university is well-known for attracting large numbers of international students every year, allowing for a diverse experience for everyone involved. In terms of on-campus activities, Middlesex U applicants can look forward to an award-winning Student Union that goes the extra mile when it comes to organising events around campus and bringing people together.
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Student composition of Middlesex University
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Total number of students enrolled at Middlesex University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12180
- postgraduates:
- 2825
- Total:
- 15005
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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
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