Furniture and Product Design BA (Hons)
Northumbria University
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The Furniture & Product Design programme is based on the idea that knowing how to make something enables a designer to expertly explore functionality and the potential for beauty in material culture. You will be taught to become a skilled designer, maker and to think carefully about the broader cultural, environmental and commercial context for your practice. The programme has, for over 25 years, created graduates ready to contribute thoughtful and relevant design work, for production as ...Read more

The Furniture & Product Design programme is based on the idea that knowing how to make something enables a designer to expertly explore functionality and the potential for beauty in material culture. You will be taught to become a skilled designer, maker and to think carefully about the broader cultural, environmental and commercial context for your practice. The programme has, for over 25 years, created graduates ready to contribute thoughtful and relevant design work, for production as one-offs or in high-volumes. Alumni of the programme have made an impact in a range of professional settings; designing lighting for companies like Anglepoise, developing complex furniture systems for airports, working alongside world-famous sculptors and in hundreds of other creatively rewarding settings. You will learn within a vibrant studio and workshop-based community and taught and assessed via a wide range of exciting design briefs. Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLYiy3WLmZc

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8/101
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Lily
29 Nov 23

There are so many facilities. Doing product design means we need studios, workshops, computer rooms etc. Northumbria has all of these and facilities I didn’t even think about...Read more

SR
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04 Apr 14

Overall the course is fun but can be boring at times. Make sure assignments are done on time or if possible as early as you can. DON'T LEAVE IT LATE! Less stress if done earlier...Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculatorNorthumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfoSubject Requirements:There are no specific subject requirements for this course.GCSE Requirements:Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.Additional Requirements:A portfolio of creative design work is required. Get advice on preparing your portfolio here: www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/coming-to-northumbria/portfolios-and-auditionsInternational Qualifications:We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountryEnglish Language Requirements:International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualificationsFor further admissions guidance and requirements, please visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/admissionsguidance Please review this information before submitting your application.

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Lily
29 Nov 23
There are so many facilities. Doing product design means we need studios, workshops, computer rooms etc. Northumbria has all of these and facilities I didn’t even think about....
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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
Overall the course is fun but can be boring at times. Make sure assignments are done on time or if possible as early as you can. DON'T LEAVE IT LATE! Less stress if done earlier....
Read more
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Northumbria University
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