University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Product designers use creativity and problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions that enhance people’s lives. Our Product Design BSc(Hons) integrates practical experience and theoretical knowledge in a supportive environment as you develop the skills to become a well-rounded professional. You learn to navigate every stage of the product development process, with the ability to design sustainable, socially conscious, commercially viable and technically sound solutions. Project-based learning in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary studio environment that mirrors industry, encourages you to learn from and with each other, helping prepare you for your career. Why choose Brighton?
- Work alongside others in a friendly, creative and collaborative studio environment.
- Develop your practical experience alongside theoretical knowledge, from placement opportunities to taking part in competitions and projects supported by industry such as the Fixperts project in the Design Practice: Inclusive Design module.
- Bring your ideas to life in our workshops and prototyping labs equipped with the latest industry tools and technologies including 3D printers, CNC machines, VR and robotics.
- Learn from our expert staff with a range of specialisms and excellent industry contacts, as well as visiting professionals, and gain a real grounding for a career that fuses creativity, science, technology and innovation.
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers.
Modules
Year 1 Design Practice: Creativity, Prototyping and Communication Design Cultures: Histories and Theories Design Practice: Inclusive Design Design Technologies: Digital Manufacturing Year 2 Design Practice: Design to Market Design Cultures: Contemporary Issues in Design Design Practice: Responsible Design Design Technologies: Interactions and Experiences Final year Design Practice: Professional Practices Design Cultures: Dissertation Design Practice: Self-directed Project Design Technologies: Self-directed Project
How to apply
29Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT