Product and Furniture Design with Foundation BA (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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4 Years

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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 ...Read more

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:

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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.*


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.*


Expert-led

. Learn with experts; our international team have diverse professional practice and research experience to inspire and guide your creativity.*


Gain unique insights

. Understand more about the design industry with exclusive visits to leading design studios and manufacturers.*


Get connected

. Learn from inspirational talks by leading product and furniture designers. Learn from real-world contexts through regular live projects.

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WUSCA ranking:
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70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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28th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
What students say
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Luca
20 Nov 24

My favourite aspect is that I can use the workshops for personal projects as well as for course projects. The only thing I'm not keen on is that booking system for the..Read more

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Edward
07 Nov 24

i have enjoyed my uni experience so far. the location of Plymouth is incredible, right next to Cornwall and Dartmoor. the uni itself has great facilities, from the student union..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

32 - 48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

P:45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

P,P,P Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PPP Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

32-48 points , minimum of 2 A Levels

32-48 points, minimum of 2 A Levels

From a minimum of 2 A Levels

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From any subjects

32-48 points from any subjects

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From any subject

From any subject

Pass overall with D or E on the core. Any subject may be considered.

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Luca
20 Nov 24
Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons)
My favourite aspect is that I can use the workshops for personal projects as well as for course projects. The only thing I'm not keen on is that booking system for the...
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Edward
07 Nov 24
Product and Furniture Design BA (Hons)
i have enjoyed my uni experience so far. the location of Plymouth is incredible, right next to Cornwall and Dartmoor. the uni itself has great facilities, from the student union...
Read more
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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University of Plymouth
Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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