Product Design BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
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Product Design is the study of the whole creative design process – from idea to production. On this course youll study the aesthetic, human-centered and market-led requirements of product and furniture design to create products that are valued by the end user.The curriculum balances both creative and technical aspects of contemporary design practices. You will focus on research insights, concept generation, three-dimensional design, product styling, brand definition, user interaction and the ...Read more

Product Design is the study of the whole creative design process – from idea to production. On this course youll study the aesthetic, human-centered and market-led requirements of product and furniture design to create products that are valued by the end user.The curriculum balances both creative and technical aspects of contemporary design practices. You will focus on research insights, concept generation, three-dimensional design, product styling, brand definition, user interaction and the manufacturing process. You will also learn about sustainability and develop socially conscious products that reduce waste and conserve energy.Benefit from the very latest physical and digital facilities in a studio environment that is designed to mimic professional practice. We will nurture you to become an industry-ready graduate who can provide innovative creative solutions to real world challenges.Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
27/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
105th
Design Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 77 = 23% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
23%
Employment rate
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100%
Average salary
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Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
T
Thomas
09 Dec 24

The beta parts of the University is the amazing campus and how good everything looks. Especially the VP building at night. It provides an exciting adventure into our learning and..Read more

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liel
20 Nov 24

very welcoming and great facilities..Read more

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Access to HE Diploma:

M:30 Grades / Points required

104 UCAS tariff from 2 A'Levels or equivalent

104 UCAS tariff from 2 A'Levels or equivalent

Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit

Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
40%
Fashion & Textiles
23%
Mathematics
17%
3D Design
13%
Product Design
12%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£16,250 per year

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£16250 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Product Design reviews

Product Design
Product Design
T
Thomas
09 Dec 24
Product Design BSc (Hons)
The beta parts of the University is the amazing campus and how good everything looks. Especially the VP building at night. It provides an exciting adventure into our learning and...
Read more
L
liel
20 Nov 24
Product Design BA (Hons)
very welcoming and great facilities...
Read more
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De Montfort University
De Montfort University , Leicester

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a leading UK institution with a focus on diversity and careers....

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