Product Design - BA (Hons)
York St John University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-26

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

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Invent, innovate and create. Turn your passion for design into a career.This degree is all about creativity and invention. Its about designing and making products, whether that be on an industrial or bespoke level. We will give you the technical skills you need to turn the product innovations of your imagination into reality. You will graduate with the theoretical and practical expertise to make it in the creative industry.Gain the knowledge and skills you need to find creative solutions to ...Read more

Invent, innovate and create. Turn your passion for design into a career.This degree is all about creativity and invention. It's about designing and making products, whether that be on an industrial or bespoke level. We will give you the technical skills you need to turn the product innovations of your imagination into reality. You will graduate with the theoretical and practical expertise to make it in the creative industry.Gain the knowledge and skills you need to find creative solutions to design problems. We will help you understand how your products can meet the needs of users and make a difference to the way we live. From the day you join the course you will respond to briefs as you draw, model and make products. While studying with us you will:Examine human factors and how we use productsConduct user-centred research to understand user needsExplore the materials and processes used in product designLearn to test and evaluate product prototypesConsider the differences between designing for bespoke and industrial product designTo turn your innovations into reality, we will help you decide the best materials, processes and technologies to use. You will become an experienced user of computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacture (CAM) applications.When you choose to study with us, you have the opportunity to:Take part in national competitions to put your ideas out into the worldWork with industry clients on live briefs, researching and presenting your own proposals to clientsVisit cities around the world, so you can experience international contemporary design and find new inspirationExhibit your work at our annual degree show, the perfect way to build a professional networkOur team of designers and technical specialists are here to support you. Your tutors will really get to know you, your practice and your ambitions.

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11/91
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105th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
05 Feb 26

The uni has a great community feel due to it being quite small, the campus is really lovely and fairly much in the centre of town making it really easy to access. There are lots..Read more

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Harry
01 Nov 24

Centre of york is great. Accommodation is extremely expensive. Facilities arnt great. Limited staff..Read more

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Students from England

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,790 per year

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£14,000 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
05 Feb 26
Product Design MSc
The uni has a great community feel due to it being quite small, the campus is really lovely and fairly much in the centre of town making it really easy to access. There are lots...
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Harry
01 Nov 24
Product Design - BA (Hons)
Centre of york is great. Accommodation is extremely expensive. Facilities arnt great. Limited staff...
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York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk York North Yorkshire YO31 7EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  0.4 miles away

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