Get technical as you design and create the next generation of products that will improve and enhance our lives on our cutting-edge BSc (Hons) Industrial Design degree course at UCA Canterbury.
With access to our extensive workshop facilities – including our purpose built FabLAB with 3D digital design software, laser cutting and CNC technology, as well as virtual reality and spatial tracking technology – you’ll have plenty of exciting opportunities to make sophisticated prototypes of your work.
You’ll explore the manufacturing process from beginning to end and chall...
Get technical as you design and create the next generation of products that will improve and enhance our lives on our cutting-edge BSc (Hons) Industrial Design degree course at UCA Canterbury.<br/><br/>With access to our extensive workshop facilities – including our purpose built FabLAB with 3D digital design software, laser cutting and CNC technology, as well as virtual reality and spatial tracking technology – you’ll have plenty of exciting opportunities to make sophisticated prototypes of your work.<br/><br/>You’ll explore the manufacturing process from beginning to end and challenge the definition of modern industrial design. The transferable skills that you’ll gain on this course will include developing prototypes, presenting concepts to investors, and developing a scientific understanding of materials and their interaction.<br/><br/>With our industry connections, you’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting live projects and briefs. You’ll graduate with a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience so that you are ready to work on anything from cars to furniture, toys to electronic devices, or in fabrication, 3D printing and beyond.<br/><br/>This course includes a Professional Practice Year, which youll take after your second year of study. Its a year-long work placement where you can gain vital experience with UCA support - and when its all done, you can return to campus for your final year of study and apply what youve learned.<br/><br/>Related courses<br/>- BA (Hons) Interior Design (with Professional Practice Year)<br/><br/><br/>- BA (Hons) Product & Furniture Design (with Professional Practice Year)<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Canterbury
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W246
Institution Code
C93
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
A level112 UCAS tariff points from A-Level qualifications. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject. UCAS Tariff32 168 We consider the strength of our applicants’ portfolios as well as their grades and we therefore may make offers which are lower than our standard entry criteria of 112 tariff points. This may be to students who have faced difficulties that have affected their performance and who were expected to achieve higher results - in these cases, a strong portfolio is especially important. We regularly admit students with a tariff much higher than our standard 112 requirement, and applicants who show potential but aren’t quite at the stage to be able to succeed on the course are offered a 4 year degree with an integrated foundation year which has a standard entry requirement of 32 tariff points. Scottish Higher112 UCAS tariff points from Scottish Higher qualifications. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject. Access to HE Diploma112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme27 27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at Higher level. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM 112 UCAS tariff points from BTEC Extended Diploma qualification. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject. GCSE/National 4/National 5In addition to 112 UCAS tariff points, you also required to achieve a minimum of 4 GCSES, grade 4/C or above, including English Language. Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)DMM T LevelPass (C and above) Minimum Pass at C or above. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject. |
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