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.
* **Be indust...
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/>* **Be industry-ready**. 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/>* **Get noticed in the design community**. 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/>* **Expert-led**. Learn with experts; our international team have diverse professional practice and research experience to inspire and guide your creativity.<br/><br/><br/>* **Gain unique insights**. Understand more about the design industry with exclusive visits to leading design studios and manufacturers.<br/><br/><br/>* **Get connected**. Learn from inspirational talks by leading product and furniture designers. Learn from real-world contexts through regular live projects.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W243
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS Tariff96 120 Including a minimum of 2 A Levels Scottish HigherIn combination with Advanced Highers Access to HE DiplomaPass 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 Programme26 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 ASConsidered in combination Scottish Advanced Higher96-120 tariff points, including two Advanced Highers English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent Extended ProjectConsidered 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 level96-120 tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A Levels T LevelPass (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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