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Foundation of Product Design
- Chester, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in Product Design taught in the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Product Design to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Product Skills
- Design History and Theory. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Industrial and product design practice
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Interchange 1 – Experimental Processes
- Product Skills
- Design History and Theory
- Design Factors. Final-year core: Interchange 3 – Contemporary Challenges and Design Futures
- Collaborative / Competition
- Final Major Project. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- School-leaving qualification equivalent to GCSEs
- 72 UCAS points (under 21) for the four-year degrees
- Mature applicants (21+) assessed case by case
- GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent on course pages.
Accepted academic background
School-leaving qualification equivalent to British GCSEs (international entry requirements page), GCSE Maths grade C/4 equivalent on course pages.
Language tests
- IELTS 6
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts and Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Academic Reference
- Statement of Purpose
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £11,250 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £22,077 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Design |
| Department | Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 480 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £11,250 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £22,077 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.

