Product Design BSc (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The UK is at the forefront of product design, but for the country to maintain this position, it needs new talent, people with the imagination and drive to create the next generation of industrial and consumer products. This course is designed to produce industry-ready specialists who can design, prototype, test and improve products. You will study using a mix of traditional learning and the very latest techniques, including cutting-edge software programmes and 3D printing, and graduate with a fully developed portfolio of work.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 11 graduates of Product Design BSc (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Product Design.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Product Design BSc (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Product Design BSc (Hons) 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 | £20000 | £16000 | £20000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16500 - £25000 | £11500 - £20500 | £15000 - £24000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Product Design
| 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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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Product Design, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Modules
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
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Product Design BSc (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire
| 40% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Design occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
80-96 UCAS Tariff points
80 - 96 UCAS Tariff points
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the Admissions Team.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Product Design, BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Product Design BSc (Hons)
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| International | £13200 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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, 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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of University of Bedfordshire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bedfordshire in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #71
- #86
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- Art & Design
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying Product Design in the UK?
About University of Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire is a publicly funded university located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. One of the main campuses, in Luton, is home to the university’s Business, Media, Art & Design, Science, Computing, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences schools. The Bedford campus is just a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and is home to the Primary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Tourism schools.
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Product Design BDes (Hons) | Glasgow School of Art | 79% | 5% | 1% | £9250 | £18960 | 158 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%