Course summary
Are you endlessly curious and always wondering how you could make things work better? Do you love taking objects apart for a closer look? Are you prepared to get your hands dirty? If so, our BSc (Hons) Industrial Design degree course at UCA Canterbury could be perfect for you. This technical design course could lead to a number of careers, from mass fabrication or engineering, to working for tech firms or joining the automotive industry. Industrial designers deal in the details, and we’ll teach you how to look at the smallest items and work out how to improve them. You’ll learn to use industry-leading software, develop your problem-solving skills, gain a deep understanding of materials and systems, examine sustainability considerations, and develop your knowledge of how things work. And you’ll learn all this in great studio spaces with incredible making facilities, alongside lecturers, tutors, and technicians who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field. Related courses
- BA (Hons) Interior Design (with Professional Practice Year)
- BA (Hons) Product & Furniture Design (with Professional Practice Year)
- BA (Hons) Modelmaking (with Professional Practice Year)
How to apply
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:
- W246
- Institution code:
- C93
- Campus name:
- Canterbury
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
This course considers applicants for direct entry into year two. To enter directly into year two, you’ll need to have studied 120 credits in a similar subject area or have work experience equivalent to one year of study. Contact us to discuss your options: [email protected] or 01252 416110
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 - 168 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DMM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Pass (C and above)
For further information on how to apply to UCA: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/applying-to-uca/
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
We’ll need to see your portfolio for review. We’ll invite you to attend an Applicant Day so you can have your portfolio review in person, meet the course team and learn more about your course. Further information will be provided once you have applied.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 5.5 |
We require evidence of your English language ability to meet the requirements for your course. If you're a Home student and studied in the UK, we require GCSE English at a minimum grade C/4 (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). If you’re an EU student and studied a European qualification, we may accept the English Language score from your main qualification - please review your country from the list on our website to see whether we will accept it: https://www.uca.ac.uk/international-study/equivalent-qualifications/ If your qualification is not on this list, we accept the following English language qualifications: IELTS (overall score 6.0), TOEFL ibt (overall score 88), PEARSON PTE Academic (overall 55), Cambridge Proficiency Exam (overall score 169), Cambridge Advanced Exam (overall score 169). If you need a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, you will need to take an IELTS test, and achieve an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 for each element (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing).
For more information on English Language Requirements, please visit our website:
https://www.uca.ac.uk/International-study/language-requirements-support/
Student Outcomes
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
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 | £17500 | Year 1 |
International | £17500 | 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
Sponsorship information
At UCA we have a number of scholarships and fee discounts available to assist you with the cost of your studies. Further details can be found via our Scholarships page: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/scholarships/ and our Financial Support page: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/fees-finance/financial-support/
Provider information
University for the Creative Arts
Falkner Road
Farnham
GU9 7DS