BA Product Design
About this course
BA(Hons) Product Design, a design studies degree focused on human-centred design, user experience, and practical studio projects. Core topics include Research Methods and Design & Creative Practice. Students can undertake an optional placement year to gain practical industry experience. The first year covers foundational principles through compulsory modules such as Design Contexts, Studio 1, Design Communication, and Objects and Experiences, introducing cross-discipline methods and user experience concepts. The second year progresses with Design Futures, Studio 2, Experience Design, and Experience Prototyping, deepening human-centred approaches and prototype creation. The final year culminates in advanced project work through the Design Research Project, Final Major Project, Studio 3, and Product Futures, enabling students to investigate future trends and demonstrate professional design outputs.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: Art and Design; Design and Technology BTEC: Art and Design; Creative Media Production; Production Arts. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Art and Design or Design and Technology. Baccalaureate IB: To include a pass at Higher Level in Design Technology; Visual Arts; Art and Design; Creative Media Production; Production Arts. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: Higher Level in one of the following: Art or Design and Communication Graphics Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You must be studying one of the following: Art & Design or Digital Media T Levels: Craft and Design; Media, Broadcast and Production; Digital Production, Design & Development
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 67%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Other Educational Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 53%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 14%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 51%
- Wales: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes) and partially meeting the requirements for Chartered Technological Product Designer (CTPD).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design Contexts
- Studio 1
- Design Communication
- Objects and Experiences
- Design Futures
- Studio 2
- Experience Design
- Experience Prototyping
- Design Research Project
- Final Major Project
- Studio 3
- Product Futures
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Product Design at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £31,500. The £26,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Product Design at UWE Bristol do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Product Design at UWE Bristol?
93% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is BA Product Design at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes) and partially meeting the requirements for Chartered Technological Product Designer (CTPD).
Does BA Product Design at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Product Design at UWE Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.