BA Product Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Product Design is a undergraduate degree centred on practical design methodologies, manufacturing processes, and creative project development. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Design & Creative Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad. The first year introduces foundational concepts through the compulsory module Methods, Materials and Possibilities, alongside optional language and design studies. The second year shifts focus to contemporary issues and production techniques via compulsory modules Contemporary Practice and Design For Manufacture, with options for work placements and international learning. The final year involves advanced independent study and practical execution through compulsory modules Exploring Design, Workplace Readiness, Developing Practice, Major Project Product Response, and Major Project Product Realisation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC IB: 28 points
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 74%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Creative Spaces
- Creative Practices in Art and Design
- Originating a Creative Project
- Methods, Materials and Possibilities
- Design Project
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Contemporary Practice
- Design For Manufacture
- Creative Futures: ADI
- Creativity in the Modern Workplace
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Exploring Design
- Workplace Readiness
- Developing Practice
- Major Project Product Response
- Major Project Product Realisation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Product Design at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £32,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Product Design at University of Chester?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Product Design at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BA Product Design at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Product Design at University of Chester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.