Product Design BA (Hons)
Ravensbourne University London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Product Design BA (Hons) at Ravensbourne University London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
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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 | £23500 | £23500 | £27000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £26000 | £18500 - £28500 | £20500 - £34500 |
All Design Studies courses of Ravensbourne University London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22026 | £20642 | £23647 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25079 | £15690 - £25205 | £17662 - £30075 |
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Course Description
Do you have a vision for innovation? In this award-winning course, you will acquire the skills and techniques required to work professionally as a product designer. The BA (Hons) Product Design course aims to produce adaptable creative thinkers who are not afraid of a multi-disciplinary approach, adept at working in teams and understand emerging technologies and processes.
Throughout your study, you will define problems and opportunities through cutting-edge research and analysis. With project-based modules, you'll progress your skills and techniques through hands-on experiential learning in our studios and workshops. Access to our unrivalled state-of-the-art prototyping and 3D printing equipment will give you everything you need to develop original ideas and deliver detailed designs that are ready for production.
The course will allow you to explore areas essential to the discipline, including design process, user research and experience, ideation and iterative development, ergonomics and inclusivity, sustainability and materials selection, communication and visualization, as well as emerging trends and creative technologies.
One of the unique benefits of our course is the emphasis on industry opportunities, allowing you to work on real-world projects with our industry partners. The expert lecturers and technicians will also provide a unique insight into the market and teach students to identify areas where design could have a significant positive impact in social, economic and environmental contexts.
With collaboration at the heart of the course, students will have the opportunity to meet, learn, and work together across creative disciplines, stimulating their creative growth and collaborative working robustness. Students will create and market their own work with pitch presentations, images and design documents and leave the course with an industry-ready portfolio.
Gain the tools needed to develop products that push boundaries and thrive in this innovative sector. Start your journey towards a fulfilling career in product design.
Why study this course?
- Learn to communicate your design work by building physical and digital prototypes, sketches, design documents, renders and pitch presentations
- Join a cohort of multiaward- winning students
- A great staff to student ratio with unrivalled access to tutors
- Develop original ideas and deliver detailed designs ready for production
- Learn to recognise opportunities for designing innovative products for the future.
Career pathways
Graduates often proceed to a career in product design, packaging, service, retail interior design, 3D promotional design and user experience design.
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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 BA (Hons) at Ravensbourne University London
| 20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 15% | Engineering professionals |
| 15% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each subtest. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL IBT with 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17 |
| PTE Academic | 42 | PTE Academic or SELT: 42 overall with minimum 42 in each subtest. |
| Trinity ISE | Trinity College London - B2 SELT ISE II. Pass Overall with Pass in each component. |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each subtest. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL IBT with 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17 |
| PTE Academic | 42 | PTE Academic or SELT: 42 overall with minimum 42 in each subtest. |
| Trinity ISE | Trinity College London - B2 SELT ISE II. Pass Overall with Pass in each component. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Product Design BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16500 | year 1 |
| International | £16500 | year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | year 1 |
| International | £17000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
*All fees shown are proposed for 2023/24 academic year and are subject to change.
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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
W240
University Rankings
Positions of Ravensbourne University London in top UK and global rankings.
About Ravensbourne University London
Established in 1962 in North Greenwich, London, Ravensbourne University London is a digital media and design university. Their ultramodern campus is home to a rich selection of Art & Design themed programmes, ranging from Video Game Design and Animation, to Fashion. The university places a particular focus on making sure there is a place in the job market for their creative students, and provides a series of what they call Short Courses to give learners the express training they need to jump at any opportunities they might find.
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Student composition of Ravensbourne University London
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Total number of students enrolled at Ravensbourne University London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 2390
- postgraduates:
- 60
- Total:
- 2450
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Product Design”: 1275 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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