Product Design with Professional Experience BSc (Hons)
University of Brighton
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Whether you want to pursue a career in the creative or the engineering industries, our hands-on course gives you the practical skills to create innovative and sustainable consumer products.
You will explore the theory and practice behind product design. Working through a series of projects, you will learn the process of creating valuable ideas for people, while studying the latest human-centred design methods.
You’ll benefit from access to specialist design and engineering facilities, including prototyping labs, 3D print labs, laser cutters, computer-aided design, and wood, metal and welding workshops and the University of Brighton Design Archives.
There are opportunities to exhibit your work nationally and an optional year-long placement in the third year provide invaluable experience on your journey to becoming a professional designer. Our Product Design course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers.
Don’t meet these entry requirements? The University of Brighton Product Design with Professional Experience BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year provides an extra year of study at foundation level for students who do not currently have the portfolio of work or academic qualifications required for entry to this course. Successful completion of the foundation year enables you to progress onto year 1 of this degree.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 13 graduates of Product Design with Professional Experience BSc (Hons) at University of Brighton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Product Design.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Product Design with Professional Experience BSc (Hons) at University of Brighton
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Product Design with Professional Experience 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 | |
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| Median salary | £22000 | £22000 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £26000 | £17000 - £26500 | £19500 - £32500 |
All Product Design courses of University of Brighton
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 |
All Product Design courses of UK
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Product Design with Professional Experience, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Product Design with Professional Experience BSc (Hons) at University of Brighton
| 30% | Design occupations |
| 20% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3.
Must include three subjects at Higher Level.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Product Design with Professional Experience, BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Product Design with Professional Experience BSc (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 | £13842 | year 1 |
| International | £13842 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that the £13,873 international fee is for classroom based courses. For lab based courses a higher fee of £14,892 applies. EU students will be charged international fees unless they have settled status awarded by the UK Government's Settlement Scheme.
Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI whichever is the greater. The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. If your course includes a sandwich year option you will pay a reduced fee during this year; £1,370 for home students and £2,120 for international students.
All fees should be checked against the information listed on the course page on our website: www.brighton.ac.uk/courses as specific details will be included there. You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees, can be found on our website.
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
University Rankings
Positions of University of Brighton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Brighton in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #46
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #12
- #51
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- Art & Design
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 20 April, 2022]
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What students say about studying Product Design in the UK?
About University of Brighton
The University of Brighton is a publicly funded university, and has three of its campuses located in Brighton which are known as Falmer, City and Moulsecoomb, and another in Eastbourne which is just outside of the vibrant South Downs National Park.
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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%
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 20 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- - Academic Reputation 30%
- Employer Reputation 10%
- Research Citations Per Paper 30%
- H-index 30%