Product Design at York St John University - UCAS

Course summary

Invent, innovate and create. Turn your passion for design into a career. This degree is all about creativity and invention. It's about designing and making products, whether that be on an industrial or bespoke level. We will give you the technical skills you need to turn the product innovations of your imagination into reality. You will graduate with the theoretical and practical expertise to make it in the creative industry. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to find creative solutions to design problems. We will help you understand how your products can meet the needs of users and make a difference to the way we live. From the day you join the course you will respond to briefs as you draw, model and make products. While studying with us you will: Examine human factors and how we use products Conduct user-centred research to understand user needs Explore the materials and processes used in product design Learn to test and evaluate product prototypes Consider the differences between designing for bespoke and industrial product design To turn your innovations into reality, we will help you decide the best materials, processes and technologies to use. You will become an experienced user of computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacture (CAM) applications. When you choose to study with us, you have the opportunity to: Take part in national competitions to put your ideas out into the world Work with industry clients on live briefs, researching and presenting your own proposals to clients Visit cities around the world, so you can experience international contemporary design and find new inspiration Exhibit your work at our annual degree show, the perfect way to build a professional network Our team of designers and technical specialists are here to support you. Your tutors will really get to know you, your practice and your ambitions.

Modules

Modules may include: Year 1: Context of Practice Product Design Principles Design Process Product Design Practice 1 Year 2: Critical and Contextual Studies 1 Personal and Professional Practice 1 Collaborative Practice Product Design Practice 2 Year 3: Critical and Contextual Studies 2 Presonal and Professional Practice 2 Product Design: Major Project


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W200
Institution code:
Y75
Campus name:
York St John University
Campus code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

For Second Year entry, applicants must have completed the first year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 120 credits. For Third Year entry, applicants must have completed the first and second year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 240 credits. Applicants will need to submit a transcript of their completed study, and offers will be subject to a mapping exercise of modules to ensure an appropriate alignment of course content. Please be aware that transfer applications are subject to availablity of space on the selected academic year of your chosen course. For more information on the transfer process, please see https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/transferring-to-york-st-john-university/. If transferring to the final year of a course containing a placement or study abroad year, you must have also completed a placement or study abroad year prior to starting the course.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/design/product-design-ba-hons/

Additional entry requirements

Interview

If your application is successful, you will be invited to a portfolio day. On the day, you will show your work to our tutors and discuss your work and the ideas behind it.

Portfolio

If your application is successful, you will be invited to a portfolio day. On the day, you will show your work to our tutors and discuss your work and the ideas behind it.


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
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
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £14000 Year 1
International £14000 Year 1

Additional fee information

For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.
Product Design at York St John University - UCAS