Product Design BA (Hons)
Wrexham Glyndwr University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Product Design BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at Wrexham Glyndwr University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design
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 | |
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Median salary | £18000 | £14000 | £17000 |
25-75 percentile range | £12000 - £19000 | £10000 - £20000 | £10500 - £23000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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Course Description
Why choose this course?
Our Product Design degree focuses on the high-quality practical skills needed to be a professional Product Designer. You will gain experience in digital technologies and techniques that will enable you to turn your imaginative ideas into design boards through prototypes and practical making skills.
You will:
- Learn principles of design communication and drawing- applying these to your own client pitches, design boards, prototypes and final ‘market ready’ products.
- Develop your material and design skills through a series of projects including concept design, digital fabrication, and user-centred design.
- Explore key elements of product design with a focus on sketching, 2D digital techniques and CAD.
- Work with other students on a group project to develop solutions to real-world social and environmental challenges.
- Understand the importance of high-quality fabrication, originality and generating personal responses to materials and processes.
- Specialise and develop a final degree project that will push the boundaries of your skills to set you apart from the crowd in the job market.
- Complete your studies with the professional skills and creative thinking strategies to pursue your chosen career- whether that be as a product designer, working as a freelance designer, or starting your own business. *Study a course that is part of a subject area rated 2nd out of Welsh universities for satisfaction with the course and 3rd out of Welsh Universities for satisfaction with teaching in the Product Design subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2023.
Key course features:
- We have excellent commercial links with direct access to live design projects.
- The software you will use is of the latest industry standard. We provide the full suite you will need including Creative Cloud and SolidWorks.
- You will also have access to Wacom Cintiq tablets, material workshops and digital fabrication equipment.
- We offer industry-focused visits and a variety of study trips so you can gain first-hand insight into how the design industry works and the variety of employment opportunities that are available while you develop your career aspirations.
- Throughout your time with us, our academic team will ensure you are aware of opportunities, such as competitions, available to enhance your portfolio.
- Be part of an end of year degree show exhibition - view the 2022 Degree Show e-magazine, Unjammed. - We offer friendly pastoral care within our welcoming creative community. Our enthusiastic staff set aside a high number of contact hours to ensure that you can always draw on their knowledge and support.
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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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 Wrexham Glyndwr University
35% | Other Health Professionals |
15% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
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Costs
Tuition Fees Product Design BA (Hons)
England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Wrexham Glyndwr University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Wrexham Glyndwr University
Located in the town of Wrexham, Wales, Wrexham Glyndwr University was founded in 2008, making it one of the youngest universities in the UK. Despite its youth, the university has earned itself a strong reputation nationally in a selection of its subject fields. Apart from the large number of study options on-site, busy or mature students also have the option of signing up for their entirely Online Master’s degrees, or studying on a part-time basis.
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