
Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons)
Our interdisciplinary design studio inspires you to challenge, disrupt and rethink design practices to create unique and compelling objects, artefacts and user experiences. Go hands-on with materials in our extensive workshops to design products, furniture, ceramics and lighting. Develop a rich portfolio that is relevant to the evolving needs of professional design practice and become a Designer Maker, or a Designer for Industry, or combine areas of 3D design practice.
Our course is professionally accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers.
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Our interdisciplinary design studio inspires you to challenge, disrupt and rethink design practices to create unique and compelling objects, artefacts and user experiences. Go hands-on with materials in our extensive workshops to design products, furniture, ceramics and lighting. Develop a rich portfolio that is relevant to the evolving needs of professional design practice and become a Designer Maker, or a Designer for Industry, or combine areas of 3D design practice.<br/><br/>Our course is professionally accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers.<br/><br/><br/>* <strong>Be industry-ready</strong>. Professional accreditation by the Chartered Society of Designers ensures quality and relevance to the evolving needs of the design industry. Broaden your experience and take an optional sandwich year for work placements and international exchange.<br/><br/><br/>* <strong>Get noticed in the design community</strong>. Learn by doing to build a portfolio of design work that will get you noticed and launch your career. Develop your profile with opportunities to enter high-profile competitions.<br/><br/><br/>* <strong>Expert-led</strong>. Learn with experts; our international team have diverse professional practice and research experience to inspire and guide your creativity.<br/><br/><br/>* <strong>Gain unique insights</strong>. Understand more about the design industry with exclusive visits to leading design studios and manufacturers.<br/><br/><br/>* <strong>Get connected</strong>. Learn from inspirational talks by leading product and furniture designers. Learn from real-world contexts through regular live projects.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W243
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
120
Including a minimum of 2 A Levels
Scottish Higher
In combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Preferably Art & Design, Humanities or Combined), with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
30
English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
DMM
In any subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*
In any subject
AS
Considered in combination
Scottish Advanced Higher
96-120 tariff points, including two Advanced Highers English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
A level
96-120 tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A Levels
T Level
Pass (C and above)
M
Preference on Digital Production, Design and Development, but other subjects may be considered on an individual basis.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Considered in combination
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