Program Overview

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Product Design BA (Hons)

Overview

Our Product Design course will spark your imagination, fuel your curiosity, and build your confidence as you embark on an exciting journey of creativity, digital exploration, and hands-on craftsmanship. Through the lens of design thinking, you will tackle real-world challenges by creating innovative, product-driven solutions.

Study Options

• Full-Time (BA) at Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BA) at Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• PD38

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Rebecca Falcon

Modules

Level 4

• Methods, Materials and Possibilities (100 Credits) Core
• Design Project (20 Credits) Option
• Language Module Options
  • Chinese: Intermediate Language Development (20 Credits)
  • French: Communication in Practice (20 Credits)
  • French: Intermediate Language Development (20 Credits)
  • German: Communication in Practice (20 Credits)
  • Spanish: Communication in Practice (20 Credits)
  • Spanish: Intermediate Language Development (20 Credits)
  • Subsidiary Language for Beginners (20 Credits)

Level 5

• Contemporary Practice (40 Credits) Core
• Creative Futures: ADI (40 Credits) Option
• Creativity in the Modern Workplace (40 Credits) Option
• Design For Manufacture (40 Credits) Option
• Professional work placement/Language module/Term abroad
  • Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability (40 Credits)
  • Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills (40 Credits)
  • Experiential Overseas Learning (40 Credits)
  • Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures (40 Credits)
  • Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability (40 Credits)
  • University Placement Year ****
  • Subject Placement Year ****
  • International University Placement Year ****

Level 6

• Exploring Design (20 Credits) Core
• Workplace Readiness (20 Credits) Core
• Developing Practice (20 Credits) Option
• Major Project Response (40 Credits) Option
• Major Project Realisation (20 Credits) Option

Entry Requirements

• Home Students
  • UCAS points: 112
  • GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC
  • BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 points
  • Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers: BBBB
  • Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
  • T Level: Merit
  • OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
  • Extra Information: Shortlisted applicants will be required to produce a portfolio and attend an interview. Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.
• International Students
  • UCAS points: 72 UCAS points
  • GCE A level: 72 points overall, including grade D in one of the following subjects: Art & Design, Fine Art or Textiles.
  • BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma (Art and Design): MMP
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 points including 4 in HL Visual Arts
  • Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 including Art Scottish Highers: CCDD including Art and Design
  • Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma (Art and Design) – Pass overall
  • T Level: T Level (Craft and Design): Pass (D or E on the core)
  • Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. If you are a mature student (21 or over) and have been out of education for a while or do not have experience or qualifications at Level 3 (equivalent to A Levels), then our Foundation Year courses will help you to develop the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in your chosen degree.

Fees and Finance

• Home Students: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)
• Additional Costs:
  • Specialised Equipment: £200-£500 (over 3 years)
  • Optional Study Trips: European City £450, New York £1200 per trip plus spending money
  • Materials: £50 - £250 per academic year
• Bursaries: The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships.

Who You'll Learn From

• Rebecca Falcon: Senior Lecturer
• Professor David Raffo: Senior Lecturer
• Chris Millward: Lecturer
• Gareth Price: Lecturer Graphic Design

Your Future Career

• Job prospects: In a rapidly changing world, there is a rising demand for innovative and user-centred solutions. Product Design equips you with a versatile skill set that can be applied across businesses both within creative industries and beyond.
• Careers service: The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.