Product and Furniture Design

University of Plymouth
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyFilm studiesArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

96 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,000

About this course

Our interdisciplinary design studio inspires you to challenge, disrupt and rethink design practices to create unique and compelling objects, artefacts and user experiences. Go hands-on with materials in our extensive workshops to design products, furniture, ceramics and lighting. Develop a rich portfolio that is relevant to the evolving needs of professional design practice and become a Designer Maker, or a Designer for Industry, or combine areas of 3D design practice.

Our course is professionally accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers.

* 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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 120 points
BTEC MMM - DMM

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Plymouth

Avg. Salary: £22,000

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Plymouth

Avg. Salary: £22,000

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2141 Web design professionals
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
3115 Quality assurance technicians
3116 Planning, process and production technicians
7125 Visual merchandisers and related occupations
2129 Engineering professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Plymouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Film studies, Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,000