BSc (Hons) Product Design Technology (with Foundation Year) will give you the creativity, skills and confidence to take exciting concepts and transform them into real, working products.
This degree allows you to become a member of the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), giving you professional recognition, access to events and opportunities on their website.
Learn from friendly tutors with extensive industry expertise and work on a series of projects in our well-equipped Design Studio. Examine real problems, grow your understanding of people and their need...
BSc (Hons) Product Design Technology (with Foundation Year) will give you the creativity, skills and confidence to take exciting concepts and transform them into real, working products. <br/><br/>This degree allows you to become a member of the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), giving you professional recognition, access to events and opportunities on their website.<br/><br/>Learn from friendly tutors with extensive industry expertise and work on a series of projects in our well-equipped Design Studio. Examine real problems, grow your understanding of people and their needs, and develop innovative solutions. Gain advanced skills in concept sketching, making working prototypes, engineering analysis, computer-aided design (CAD), design for manufacture and beyond.<br/><br/>Work on design briefs for a range of industry clients. Past organisations have included Jaguar Land Rover, Dremel Bosch, Omlet and Virgin Marussia Formula 1. Take part in exhibitions and grow your network at industry presentations.<br/><br/>Graduate with the skill and confidence to create innovative products and build a successful career in the creative industries.<br/><br/>As a graduate, your in-depth understanding of technology, sustainability and materials will equip you for a range of careers. Most of our graduates go into product development roles for design consultancies, or join in-house design teams for manufacturers and major brands. Many are inspired to launch their own products or establish themselves as freelance design consultants.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Frenchay Campus
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Course Code
W24F
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffAccess to HE DiplomaNo specific subjects required. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeNo specific subjects required. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 5Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. A levelNo specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level. T LevelNo specific subjects required. |
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