Industrial Design (with Integrated International Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University for the Creative Arts
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 425 graduates of Industrial Design (with Integrated International Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at University for the Creative Arts 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 | £21000 | £20500 | £25000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £25000 | £15500 - £25000 | £18000 - £31000 |
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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
Please note: the Integrated International Foundation year of this course will be taught at our UCA Farnham Campus. You would then transfer to our UCA Canterbury campus for the remaining three years of the course
Our BSc (Hons) Industrial Design (with Integrated International Foundation Year) is a four year course, specifically designed to provide international students with the English language and creative skills before they embark on year one of a degree.
Get technical as you design and create the next generation of products that will improve and enhance our lives on our cutting-edge BSc (Hons) Industrial Design degree course at UCA Canterbury.
With access to our extensive workshop facilities – including our purpose built FabLAB with 3D digital design software, laser cutting and CNC technology, as well as virtual reality and spatial tracking technology – you’ll have plenty of exciting opportunities to make sophisticated prototypes of your work.
You’ll explore the manufacturing process from beginning to end and challenge the definition of modern industrial design. The transferable skills that you’ll gain on this course will include developing prototypes, presenting concepts to investors, and developing a scientific understanding of materials and their interaction.
With our industry connections, you’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting live projects and briefs. You’ll graduate with a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience so that you are ready to work on anything from cars to furniture, toys to electronic devices, or in fabrication, 3D printing and beyond.
Related courses
- BA (Hons) Interior Design (with Integrated International Foundation Year)
- BA (Hons) Product & Furniture Design (with Integrated International Foundation Year)
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 Industrial Design (with Integrated International Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at University for the Creative Arts
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 13% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 12% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 9% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 8% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 7% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 7% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 3% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 3% | Elementary occupations |
| 3% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 5.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Industrial Design (with Integrated International Foundation Year) BSc (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 | £17500 | year 1 |
| International | £17500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Further information relating to fees and finance can be located at:
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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
University Rankings
Positions of University for the Creative Arts in top UK and global rankings.
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About University for the Creative Arts
The University for the Creative Arts is specifically dedicated to art and design subjects, and has campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, and Rochester, as well as teaching bases at other institutions such as the Royal School of Needlework and the Maidstone Studios.
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Student composition of University for the Creative Arts
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Total number of students enrolled at University for the Creative Arts by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5895
- postgraduates:
- 1140
- Total:
- 7035
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Product Design”: 2860 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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