Product Design BSc (Hons)
University of Dundee
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Product Designers need to be able to research, imagine new ideas and bring them to life through sketching, prototyping and visualisation. You will learn about the whole design process - research methods, sketching, prototyping, materials, manufacturing, sustainability, 3D modelling, electronics and how to program them. You’ll use people-centred design methods to find out what people want, and to design great products with and for them. You will learn about existing and emerging digital ...Read more

Product Designers need to be able to research, imagine new ideas and bring them to life through sketching, prototyping and visualisation. You will learn about the whole design process - research methods, sketching, prototyping, materials, manufacturing, sustainability, 3D modelling, electronics and how to program them. You’ll use people-centred design methods to find out what people want, and to design great products with and for them. You will learn about existing and emerging digital technologies and the role they play in transforming people's everyday lives. You’ll gain the skills to produce resolved working prototypes with integrated technology.Our aim is to help you to develop your own identity as a designer. With wide ranging staff expertise and outstanding facilities, we can encourage a remarkably varied range of interests and approaches in a supportive art school environment.You will have access to our world-class specialist workshops and the opportunity to explore processes such as ceramics, metalwork, casting, woodworking, laser cutting, 3D printing and CNC machining. You will work one-to-one and in small groups, with experienced tutors and expert workshop staff who will support you from your very first idea to finished product. With its ever-growing creative reputation and boosted by its UNESCO City of Design status, Dundee is a great place to study Product Design. You will have the opportunity to work with designers from industry as well as have the chance to enter national competitions. You will have the opportunity to take part in study visits and exchanges in third year. In recent years our students have had opportunities to study in Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand and Finland. Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as the BBC, Dyson, Google, Lego, Microsoft, Mountain Equipment, Superflux and Unilever. In the final year you will have the opportunity to exhibit your work at the Degree Show. Previous final year projects can be viewed online as part of our graduate showcase.

Key stats

CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
51st
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Abbi
01 Mar 23

DJCAD facilities are excellent and technicians are super helpful and supportive! Love having our own canteena in DJCAD and feel satisfied with the support available. The lecturers..Read more

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Eloise
01 Mar 23

Student union isn't really involved with DJCAD. But the union has also gone down hill in the last few years and they changed the main cafe bar area and I don't think it works as..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBC - ABBB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

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

H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended

literate or Art and Design subject recommended

30 points overall with 5,5,4 at Higher Level. Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended

Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DMM

A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit

A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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Latest reviews

Latest Product Design reviews

Product Design
Product Design
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Abbi
01 Mar 23
Product Design BSc (Hons)
DJCAD facilities are excellent and technicians are super helpful and supportive! Love having our own canteena in DJCAD and feel satisfied with the support available. The lecturers...
Read more
E
Eloise
01 Mar 23
Product Design BSc (Hons)
Student union isn't really involved with DJCAD. But the union has also gone down hill in the last few years and they changed the main cafe bar area and I don't think it works as...
Read more
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University of Dundee
Nethergate Dundee Dundee, City Of DD1 4HN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.2 miles away

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