Product Design and Technology (with placement year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Product Design and Technology (with placement year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
The Product Design and Technology BSc (Hons) degree is a trans-disciplinary course that sets out to educate and energise the next generation of product designers.
Its primary aim is to teach skills that enable the definition of new product opportunities, defined through applied research, tested through working prototypes, and detailed in terms of design for manufacture.
The course is underpinned by the concept of responsible design, which is embodied through the consideration of ethical interaction with users and clients, and product design which i...
The Product Design and Technology BSc (Hons) degree is a trans-disciplinary course that sets out to educate and energise the next generation of product designers.
Its primary aim is to teach skills that enable the definition of new product opportunities, defined through applied research, tested through working prototypes, and detailed in terms of design for manufacture.
The course is underpinned by the concept of responsible design, which is embodied through the consideration of ethical interaction with users and clients, and product design which is inclusive and sustainable. Teaching takes a technologically innovative approach to the design and creation of beautiful, ingenious, functional, and viable products, developing students to become responsible designers who can establish technology-focused, creative responses across both creative and engineering domains.
This accredited course takes a technologically innovative approach to the design and creation of beautiful, ingenious, and functional products. It is well suited to students who are excited at the prospect of utilising modern technology for the creation of contemporary design solutions.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A18-D58
Institution Code
L79
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
ABB including one from Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Electronics or Computer Science.
T Level
Distinction Overall B in Core Component T Level in Development for Engineering and Manufacturing with an Occupational Specialism of Mechanical Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering are considered.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language Grade 4/C
Scottish Advanced Higher
AB including one from Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Electronics or Computer Science plus Highers at majority B grades
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one of the required A Level subjects at Grade B.
Extended Project
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 (6,5,5 HL) including one from HL Physics, Maths or Computer Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM plus one of the required A Level subjects at Grade B.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop-down field for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades BB including one of the required A level subjects.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £29,750 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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