BA Product and Furniture Design
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: UCAS tariff points: 112-128 The typical offer for this course is 112-128 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications in Art & Design subjects. You could achieve this with: A-levels: BBC or A*CD; BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit; Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Distinction; Access to HE Diploma: 112 UCAS points, normally with 21 Distinctions, 21 Merits and 3 at Pass; IB Diploma: 26-28 points. The preferred route is to first take a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or a recognised equivalent course. Please refer to the Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice course page for further details how to apply and application deadlines. Additional requirements: Please submit a portfolio in digital format, 15-20 pages in length. A project may be spread over several pages or take up just one. Think about the order you put things in. Combining your work into a PDF is a good way to ensure your portfolio is easy to access and stays the way you want it to look. You can use other formats to show your work by including links in your PDF (such as links to a website, Instagram, Flicker or Vimeo account). Please ensure your links work and can be opened on different types of devices. What we're looking for There is no single way to approach your submission. We are interested in evidence of your creative potential, your ideas, and your willingness to explore and experiment through your practice. We’re looking for you to demonstrate four key values: Visit our webpage Kingston School of Art: What we are looking for to gain insights from students and staff on how to approach your submission. What we're looking for in your portfolio > English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fashion Design, combining design history with creative practice. Core topics include Research Methods and Design & Creative Practice. The course concludes with a Final Major Project capstone module in which students develop professional design solutions. Industry collaborations include live briefs, masterclasses, and optional study tours to European cities.
Modules
- Materials and Making: Themes in Design History
- Design 1
- Workshop and Studio Practice
- Design Fundamentals
- Context and Communication
- Intelligent Making
- Future Lab
- Critical Issues in Product & Furniture Design: Research and Practice
- Professional Context
- Final Major Project
- Design for Production
- Independent Research Project in Critical and Historical Studies
- Future Skills Apply