BSc Product Design
About this course
BSc (Hons) Product Design is an undergraduate degree focused on the creation, development and manufacturing of functional and commercial products. Core topics include Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and offers an optional industry placement year of at least 30 weeks. The course begins with Year 0, featuring compulsory modules such as Introduction to Computer-Aided Design, Human-centred Design Projects, Technological Design Projects, and Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology to build foundational knowledge. Year 1 covers visual and material fundamentals through Digital Design Tools and A.I., Design Communication, Materials and Engineering Fundamentals, Materials and Technology for Design, Design Projects & Prototyping, and Human Factors in Design. Year 2 advances technical and commercial capabilities with Manufacturing and Technology, Product Design Tools, Technical Design Projects, Industrial Design Projects, Management and Commercialisation, and Design Aesthetics and UX. The final year involves advanced study and practical work through Technological Studies, Innovation and Professional Practice, BSc Final Design Project, and Final Design Prototype.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 24%
- South East: 39%
- South West: 25%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Computer-Aided Design
- Human-centred Design Projects
- Technological Design Projects
- Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology: You will gain the fundamental academic and research skills required for degree level study. The unit will introduce you to a broad grounding in research, literature review, data collection/analysis and ethical practice. It will also support you to begin to develop a critical and analytical approach to your work and identify areas for personal development.
- Digital Design Tools and A.I.
- Design Communication
- Materials and Engineering Fundamentals
- Materials and Technology for Design
- Design Projects & Prototyping
- Human Factors in Design
- Manufacturing and Technology
- Product Design Tools
- Technical Design Projects
- Industrial Design Projects
- Management and Commercialisation
- Design Aesthetics and UX
- Technological Studies
- Innovation and Professional Practice
- BSc Final Design Project
- Final Design Prototype
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Product Design at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £43,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Product Design at Bournemouth University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Product Design at Bournemouth University?
83% 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 at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Product Design at Bournemouth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes).
Does BSc Product Design at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Product Design at Bournemouth University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.