The foundation pathway provides students with non-standard entry points to progress onto the BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design programme. The foundation year allows you to develop the required practical, technical, academic and creative skills needed in preparation for the first year of the undergraduate programme. Upon successful completion, you will join the undergraduate BA programme equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete an undergraduate degree.
**Key features of BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design:**
* ** Be indust...
The foundation pathway provides students with non-standard entry points to progress onto the BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design programme. The foundation year allows you to develop the required practical, technical, academic and creative skills needed in preparation for the first year of the undergraduate programme. Upon successful completion, you will join the undergraduate BA programme equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete an undergraduate degree. <br/><br/>**Key features of BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design:**<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
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W245
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff32 48 From a minimum of 2 A Levels Scottish Higher32-48 points, minimum of 2 A Levels Access to HE DiplomaP:45 From any subject International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 From any subjects Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP From any subject Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)32-48 points from any subjects Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MM From any subject Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)P,P,P From any subject A level32-48 points , minimum of 2 A Levels T LevelP Pass overall with D or E on the core. Any subject may be considered. |
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