BSc Product Design (English medium)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Product Design (English medium), a design degree centred on sketching, prototyping, computer-aided design, and the development of commercial products. Core topics include Programming and Engineering Design. Students complete three separate industrial work placements and undertake a major final-year project. The first year covers foundational sketching, prototyping, software proficiency, and initial live briefs through Design Projects 1a, Tech Skills 1a, Design Projects 1b, Tech Skills 1b, Team Task 1, and Work Placement 1. The second year continues with advanced practical modules including Design Projects 2a, Technical Skills 2a, Design Projects 2b, Technical Skills 2b, Team Task 2, and Work Placement 2. The final year culminates in comprehensive portfolio and major project work through Video Poster Portfolio 3, Technical Skills 3, Team Task 3, Work Placement 3, Major Project 3 (5 + 10 weeks), and Major Project 3 (5 + 5 +5 weeks).
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Entry requirements
Interview: Applicants who meet the entry requirements will be invited to a portfolio review meeting (interview). Offers are tariff based, 96 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: including a grade C in Design and Technology or an Art/Engineering subject. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM- DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted Access: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 25%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 55%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Design Projects 1a
- Tech Skills 1a
- Design Projects 1b
- Tech Skills 1b
- Team Task 1
- Work Placement 1
- Design Projects 2a
- Technical Skills 2a
- Design Projects 2b
- Technical Skills 2b
- Team Task 2
- Work Placement 2
- Video Poster Portfolio 3
- Technical Skills 3
- Team Task 3
- Work Placement 3
- Major Project 3 (5 + 10 weeks)
- Major Project 3 (5 + 5 +5 weeks)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Product Design (English medium) at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £31,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BSc Product Design (English medium) at Bangor University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Product Design (English medium) at Bangor University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Product Design (English medium) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Does BSc Product Design (English medium) at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Product Design (English medium) at Bangor University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.