Product Design BA (Hons)
University of Lincoln
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The BA (Hons) Product Design degree at the University of Lincoln has been developed with people’s needs at the fore, concentrating on the generation, delivery and communication of ideas that challenge conventional thinking and open up new markets. Students will be provided with the opportunity to become highly skilled, creative designers and shrewd product developers, with an understanding of target markets and consumer experiences, and an appreciation of how to design an object that will sell. With strong ties to the design industry, collaboration with agencies, placement opportunities and support to launch a business, this course aims to prepare students for a career as a successful product designer. From a theoretical perspective, students have the opportunity to study trends, brands, cultures and ethics, as well as creative approaches to design.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 13 graduates of Product Design BA (Hons) at University of Lincoln 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 BA (Hons) at University of Lincoln
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Product Design BA (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 | £20500 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17000 - £22000 | £16000 - £24500 | £18000 - £30000 |
All Product Design courses of University of Lincoln
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, 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
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 BA (Hons) at University of Lincoln
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Design occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
From a minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
112 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of 4 Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers.
45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points
The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry and will consider applicants who have a mix of qualifications. We also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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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 |
| International | £15900 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
With regards to text books, the University provides students who enrol with a comprehensive reading list and our extensive library holds either material or virtual versions of the core texts that students are required to read. However, students may prefer to purchase some of these for themselves and will therefore be responsible for this cost.
Students on this course have the option to undertake external visits, which can range in cost from £300 - £1000, dependant on the destination. The participation in these trips will have no impact upon your final award and savings and contribution plans are put in place for these.
Students are also invited to participate in an optional graduate exhibition event and to make a £200 approx contribution, which is financially supported by both the programme and by the School of Architecture and Design. Contributions help students to attend a graduate event with designers, employers and manufacturers present; the school and programme make a major contribution to the stand, the production, prototyping, materials costs, image costs.
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 Lincoln in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Lincoln in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #15
- #20
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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 Lincoln
The University of Lincoln is a publicly funded research university in Lincoln, England. The main campus is close to Brayford Pool, a natural lake in the centre of the city of Lincoln. As an educational institution it puts an emphasis on the quality of its teaching, ensuring students arrive at their exams feeling as prepared as possible.
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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%