BA Product Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Product Design is a fashion design degree focused on the creation and development of manufactured objects, user-centred systems and visual concepts. Core topics include Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, Design & Creative Practice. The course includes a substantial final-year independent project supported by dedicated research modules. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through compulsory modules such as Design Project 1, Design Thinking, Design Studio, and Design for Industry. The second year advances technical capability with modules including Design Project 2 – Technology, Design Project 2 – Production, 3D Modelling and Manufacture, and 3D Modelling and Simulation. The final year centres on advanced commercial and project work through Major Design Project Research, Design Enterprise, and Major Design Project.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer to study Product Design would be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (C and above) at T Level We will also accept a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Other Entry Requirements: We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Students with a relevant HND or Foundation Degree with a suitable profile of achievement may be admitted onto Stage Two or Three of the programme. If you would like to make an application as a Home or EU student, please visit our How to Apply page . If you are an International student and would like more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page . Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: The University of Northampton now offers on a range of our courses an alternative route to study; the integrated foundation year (IFY). Admission to this foundation programme is normally: DEE at A-Level or, MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (D or E) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the programme you wish to study.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
- Design occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 41%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 12%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Design and Creative Arts
- Design Project 1
- Design Thinking
- Design Studio
- Design for Industry
- Design in Practice
- Design Visualisation
- Design Project 2 – Technology
- Design Project 2 – Production
- 3D Modelling and Manufacture
- 3D Modelling and Simulation
- Design Futures
- Design Business
- Design for Manufacture
- User-centred Design
- Major Design Project Research
- Design Enterprise
- Major Design Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Product Design at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £28,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Product Design at University of Northampton do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Product Design at University of Northampton?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Product Design at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 90 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Product Design at University of Northampton?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.