Course summary

The programme spans over 4 years (BDes) or 5 years (MEDes – Master of European Design) in duration, with the two-degree pathways sharing a common “core” in years One and Two. The programme covers the spectrum of making practices associated with design across two, three or four dimensions, including the design of products, tangible services and experiences. Throughout the programme, the studio component is complemented by courses that offer critical writing opportunities. Across years 2 and 3, students will be offered choice through elective courses where they can select from a range of thematic strands and methodologies pertinent to the broader study of ‘product design’. In the third year of study students will be given the opportunity to diversify their study by following one of the degree-pathways, each having the named award of Bachelor of Design in Product Design and Master of European Design in Product Design. Product Design within The Glasgow School of Art provides a creative and critical learning environment that produces highly skilled graduates that are confident, imaginative, articulate critical thinkers who can navigate complex social, environmental, political and technological topics through their emerging design practice. Our graduates are well placed to extend their study onto Masters or PhD, or enter the profession through public sector organisations such as the NHS and Scottish Government, and through multi-scale private sector organisations and consultancies such as EY Seren, and New Commercial Arts.

• BDes Product Design

• MEDes Master of European Design (MEDes)