Through our strong links with industry, you’ll be able to test your ideas at leading companies. Examples include Ercol, Heals, John Lewis, Foster & Partners, Magis, Sony and New Balance.

This course includes optional visits to design studios and manufacturers in addition to research-based trips. Previous study tours have been to Milan, Munich, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona and Valencia.

Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.

About this course If you’re considering a career in professional design, this course provides the skills, knowledge and practical experience you’ll need. Design work covers domestic and commercial furniture, housewares and ceramics, industrial and technology products. Our workshops will provide you with a platform for experimentation and discovery. You’ll study key themes, such as sustainability, design process, manufacturing and the roles that designers play in industry. The course collaborates and engages with industry at all levels, from live industry briefs to masterclasses and talks by industry professionals. Your work will be promoted through international design competitions, major graduate shows and external exhibitions. You’ll graduate with a professional portfolio of work, giving you a springboard to employment. Future Skills Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. Career opportunities Graduates work globally in product and furniture design, industrial design, exhibition design and interior design. Many graduates establish their own design companies whilst others progress to postgraduate study.

Modules

– Design Fundamentals – Context and Communication – Future Lab To view the full list of modules, please visit the University course webpage.

Assessment method

Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation).

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: W260

Institution code:: K84

Campus name:: Main Site

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 - 128 points

Applicants will need 112-128 tariff points from recognised level 3 qualifications. Plus GCSE (A*–C or comparable numeric scores under the newly reformed GCSE gradings): five subjects including English and Maths (Key Skills Level 2 may be used in lieu of GCSE English and Maths). Offers will be made on the basis of your UCAS application and portfolio. More details about portfolio requirements can be found on the course page on our website. You will be notified by email giving you advice about how to upload your online portfolio, once we have received your application.

A level - BBC - ABB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - DDM

T Level - M

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/product-furniture-design/entry-requirements.html

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

English language requirements

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/product-furniture-design/entry-requirements.html

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£9250	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	Year 1
Scotland	£9250	Year 1
Wales	£9250	Year 1

Additional fee information

For international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/ Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs

Provider information

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53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ

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Degree level: Undergraduate

Product and Furniture Design

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