Bedford College Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The one year HND programme is a follow-on from the HNC 3D Design course and will introduce you to design manufacturing, new materials and Trend Forecasting. You will also develop methodologies for idea generation within the industry, the design cycle, analysis and testing. There is an emphasis on contemporary making skills for example ceramic, glass, wood, metal and resin. The programme is delivered by design practitioners in studios in the purpose built South Bank Arts Centre. The course will prepare you for a career as a creative designer and maker, in addition you will engage in contextual studies of British, European product design as well as design from various cultures. Our students have progressed to employment with local and London based design agencies. One you have completed the HND in Product Design you can progress to a university of your choice.
Modules
Core Modules: 32 - Professional Practice 33 - Applied Practice Collaborative Project 35 - Advanced Produce Design Studies Specialist Modules: 50 - Material Selection & Specification 57 - 3D Modelling & Rendering 56 - Project Management
Assessment method
Presentation of practical portfolio work.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- 092W
- Institution code:
- B23
- Campus name:
- Bedford College
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
International applicants
We are unable to accept international applicants due to UKVI regulations.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
A level - EE - A*A*A*A*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - D*D*D*
T Level - P - D*
In order to begin this course you will need Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC 3D Design. Other requirements: UAL Art and Design, or A Level Art and Design Essential: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Art and Design (3D Design) Desirable: Foundation Diploma Art and Design
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/product-design-btec-hnd-full-time-bbl504/
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | 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
Fees subject to change.
Material Printing approx. £500
Software: Creative Cloud License £16 p/m
Laptop PC or MAC compatible with Creative Cloud
Optional trips: £300+
Provider information
Bedford College
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AH