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 .
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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 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 | £24000 | £23000 | £27000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £25000 | £18500 - £28500 | £21000 - £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 | £20046 | £20113 | £23568 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18042 - £24043 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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Course Description
Ready to bring your ideas to life? Explore ergonomics, aesthetics and sustainability to produce an industry-ready portfolio. With access to our unrivalled state-of-the-art prototyping and 3D printing equipment, you'll have everything you need to develop original ideas and deliver detailed designs that are ready for production.
You'll gain the tools to develop products that push boundaries in order to thrive in this innovative sector. Students create and market their own work with pitch presentations, images and design documents.
This course will teach students to learn cutting-edge research and analysis approaches, develop original ideas with creative thinking and deliver detailed designs that are ready for production. It is predominantly project-based and explores the functional and market-led requirements of product design from concept to production.
Students will study the functional and market-led requirements of product design, looking at ergonomics, aesthetics, usability, sustainability, intellectual property and the application of technology.
They will also learn to communicate their design work engagingly through pitch presentations, images and design documents.
The expert lecturers and technicians will 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.
Key study topics include:
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Concept generation
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How to manage ideas
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User research: how to understand people's needs
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Prototyping
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Ideas to market: selling a vision
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
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% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Design occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
64 Tariff Points from accepted Level 3 qualifications.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Students will also be expected to possess five GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent (including English) .
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 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. |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Product Design, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Product Design BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| 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 |
Additional fee information
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, 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 Ravensbourne University London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Ravensbourne University London in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #24
- #201
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- Art & Design
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 5 university rankings of Ravensbourne University London
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.
Student composition of Ravensbourne University London
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 2440
- postgraduates:
- 40
- Total:
- 2480
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Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
