BSc (Hons) Product Design

Product design spans a wide variety of sectors and requirements by combining creativity with technical skills. The next generation of product designers could find themselves working on the design and development of physical products, such as electronics, furniture and other manufactured goods, but also on digital products such as software or apps.Successful product designers bring together a variety of skills from different specialisms including the arts, engineering and technology, visualising and creating new products to meet the demands and challenges of the modern world.Studying product design at Leeds will develop your abilities and knowledge and gain the broad base of skills needed to work with designers from both arts and engineering backgrounds. You’ll also understand how to see a product development process through from developing user insights and creating concepts through to detail design and production.This is a practical course, so you’ll benefit from specialist facilities including computing and prototyping facilities, as well as the technical expertise of our staff. Our design studios are equipped with the latest design software, including SolidWorks and the Adobe Creative Suite, and our model-making facilities include forming, laser cutting, foam model sculpting and CNC machines. You’ll also have access to a 3D printing system to convert your ideas into physical prototypes and test for form, fit and function. All of this means you’ll have everything you need to get started on your career in product design.Our active Industrial Advisory Board helps inform the development of this course to ensure that it is up to date with industry developments and requirements. That’s one of the reasons why our graduates are so in demand from industry, and why our courses are accredited by the leading professional bodies.Why study at Leeds:This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers. Work on your own design projects, putting into practice what you have learned by designing and producing prototypes and testing their performance. Our world-leading research here at Leeds helps to solve real-world societal problems and feeds directly into your course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking. Access specialist facilities, including a high-spec computer cluster and extensive laboratory space. Develop your experience and boost your career prospects with our industrial placement opportunities or study abroad programmes. Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our student society for Product Design. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds who share your passion for Product Design.Related course Want to give your CV that competitive edge Take a look at our degree that includes an industrial placement year, giving you the opportunity to build key professional skills and gain invaluable work experience that could set you apart in the jobs market when you graduate.See course page Join our online taster coursesOur five-part series of short courses offers a great introduction to medical device design and the exciting future of medical technology. Join today on FutureLearn.View this video on Bilibili.AccreditationInstitution of Engineering Designers (iED)Accreditation is the assurance that a university course meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students. This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) as fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Registered Product Designer (RProdDes). It also fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), and partially meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

A-level: AAA An Art and Design related A-level such as Design, Design Technology or Art and Design is desirable but not essential. Where an A-level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-level at the stated grade.Excludes A-level General Studies or Critical Thinking.Whilst a portfolio is not required as part of the decision/offer making process, successful offer holders will be invited to attend in-person offer holder events, which will include an interactive portfolio review session with department academics. This is a prime opportunity to get feedback, including areas of strength and for development, regarding your portfolio, so you will be asked to bring a piece of work or full portfolio with you if you attend such an event. Please note that digital portfolios cannot be reviewed on the offer holder events.Applicants should include two to three projects which demonstrate design abilities. These can include extra-curricular design projects or samples of work which demonstrate skills associated with design, for example: art work, photography, CAD, engineering or technical projects.Extended Project Qualification and International Project Qualification: Whilst we recognise the value of these qualifications and the effort and enthusiasm that applicants put into them, we do not currently include them as part of our offer-making. We do, however, encourage you to provide further information on your project in your personal statement.GCSE: English Language at grade C (4) or above or an appropriate English language qualification, plus a minimum grade B (6) in Mathematics and B-B (6-6) in Combined Science or equivalent. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English in lieu of GCSE English.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, 30 credits with Distinction and the remaining 15 credits with Merit or above, preferably including an Art and Design-related subject. BTEC DDD in Product Design, Engineering or an Art and Design-related subject. Cambridge Pre-U D3, D3, D3 preferably including an Art and Design-related subject (desirable but not essential). International Baccalaureate 35 points overall, with 18 points at higher level preferably including an Art and Design-related subject (desirable but not essential). Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 preferably including an Art and Design-related subject (desirable but not essential). Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers AA at Advanced Higher level preferably including an Art and Design-related subject (preferable but not essential), and AABBB at Higher Level. Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the School’s Undergraduate Admissions Team.