Product and Furniture Design with Foundation BA (Hons)
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Product and Furniture Design with Foundation BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at Plymouth 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 | £21500 | £19000 | £23500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £29000 | £15000 - £24500 | £17000 - £29500 |
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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
The foundation pathway provides students with non-standard entry points to progress onto the BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design programme. The foundation year allows you to develop the required practical, technical, academic and creative skills needed in preparation for the first year of the undergraduate programme. Upon successful completion, you will join the undergraduate BA programme equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete an undergraduate degree.
Key features of BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design:
- Be industry-ready. Professional accreditation by the Chartered Society of Designers ensures quality and relevance to the evolving needs of the design industry. Broaden your experience and take an optional sandwich year for work placements and international exchange.
- Get noticed in the design community. Learn by doing to build a portfolio of design work that will get you noticed and launch your career. Develop your profile with opportunities to enter high-profile competitions.
- Expert-led. Learn with experts; our international team have diverse professional practice and research experience to inspire and guide your creativity.
- Gain unique insights. Understand more about the design industry with exclusive visits to leading design studios and manufacturers.
- Get connected. Learn from inspirational talks by leading product and furniture designers. Learn from real-world contexts through regular live projects.
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 and Furniture Design with Foundation BA (Hons) at Plymouth University
| 20% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
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Qualification requirements
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With 5.5 in all elements |
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, 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:
- Foundation
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About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Furniture Design and Making”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Product & Furniture Design (with Professional Practice Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | - | - | - | £9250 | £17500 | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
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Product & Furniture Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University for the Creative Arts | - | - | - | £9250 | £17500 | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
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Product and Furniture Design (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 53% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £17585 | 120 | Bath | On campus Full-time |
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Product and Furniture Design with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 83% | 10% | 13% | £9250 | £16085 | 137 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
