BDes Design (Product, Ceramics, Silversmithing and Jewellery)
About this course
BDes (Hons) in Fashion Design, offering pathways in Product Design, Ceramics, and Silversmithing & Jewellery. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The first year follows a shared curriculum across all three pathways, with students selecting two to explore in depth before committing to a single specialism in Year 2. The course culminates in a self-directed Major Project presented at the end-of-year degree show.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC Essential Subject:Either Art & Design or Technology & Design
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 40%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Visual Investigation
- Material Practices
- Design Research and Cultural Contexts 1
- Design Studios 1
- Professional Practice
- Design Enterprise
- Design Studio 2
- Design Research and Cultural Contexts 2
- International Academic Studies
- Industrial Placement
- Enterprise Placement Year
- Design Futures
- Major Project Research and Context
- Major Project
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BDes Design (Product, Ceramics, Silversmithing and Jewellery) at Ulster University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BDes Design (Product, Ceramics, Silversmithing and Jewellery) at Ulster University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BDes Design (Product, Ceramics, Silversmithing and Jewellery) at Ulster University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BDes Design (Product, Ceramics, Silversmithing and Jewellery) at Ulster 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 BDes Design (Product, Ceramics, Silversmithing and Jewellery) at Ulster University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.