BSc Product Design
About this course
BSc in Product Design, an engineering and fashion design degree centred on the creation of physical and digital products. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can enhance their career prospects by opting for a paid industrial placement year. The first year introduces foundational principles through Engineering Materials, Contextual Studies and Ergonomics, and Design Studio 1. The second year progresses to Design Studio 2, Creativity in Professional Practice, and Design for Manufacture for Product Designers. The final year focuses on advanced applications, including the Design Project, Additive Manufacturing, Mechanical Systems, and Experience Design & User Interaction.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB BTEC: DDD in Product Design, Engineering or an Art and Design-related subject. IB: 17 points at higher level preferably including an Art and Design-related subject (desirable but not essential).
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 19%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 29%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
- 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
- Engineering Materials –
- Contextual Studies and Ergonomics –
- Engineering Analysis for Product Designers –
- Basic Electronics for Product Design –
- Design Studio 1 –
- Design Studio 2 –
- Creativity in Professional Practice –
- Design for Manufacture for Product Designers –
- Advanced Electronics for Product Design –
- Economics and Management –
- Design Project –
- Additive Manufacturing –
- Mechanical Systems –
- Experience Design & User Interaction –
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Product Design at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £38,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £10,000 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Product Design at University of Leeds do next?
100% 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 University of Leeds?
93% 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 University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Is BSc Product Design at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. 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 University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Product Design at University of Leeds?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.