Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
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Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,300
(c. USD21,829.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our cross-disciplinary design studio encourages you to question conventions, push boundaries, and reimagine creative approaches to craft distinctive objects, artifacts, and user interactions. Get practical with materials in our well-equipped workshops while designing products, furnishings, pottery, and lighting solutions. Build a comprehensive portfolio aligned with modern design industry demands, shaping your path as a Designer Maker, Industrial Designer, or hybrid 3D design professional.
Each academic year features dedicated career development initiatives for creative fields.
Field trips to top design firms, guest lectures from industry leaders, and our Professional Development curriculum reveal current design opportunities while fueling your aspirations. You'll cultivate essential abilities, create an impressive creative CV, and develop a standout portfolio showcasing your individual design perspective.
Access prestigious design competitions and retail opportunities through pop-up events. Showcase your creations at graduate exhibitions to boost your professional presence. Consider adding an optional placement year to expand your experience and portfolio depth.
Our alumni excel at major manufacturers including Lego, Dyson, Macpac and Princess Yachts, while others contribute to elite agencies like Seymour Powell and Tangerine or collaborate with independent studios such as Paul Cocksedge and Pinch. Entrepreneurial graduates have launched successful ventures like Huw Evans Furniture, Laura Lane Ceramics, and Otter Surfboards.
3-year program (with optional placement year)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
UCAS tariff
96 - 120
A level
A minimum of two A levels, General Studies accepted.
International Baccalaureate
2628 points overall.
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
MMM-DDM (any subject, preferably Art and Design).
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Student Recruitment and Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
All access courses
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction.
T level
Merit in digital production, design and development.
GCSE
Mathematics and English Language grade C.
Other
Portfolios are required, ideally with face-to-face interviews. International applicants can email their portfolios, which will be followed by a telephone or web interview. Students who can demonstrate excellent design skills and capabilities may receive improved offers.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
96 - 120
A level
A minimum of two A levels, General Studies accepted.
International Baccalaureate
2628 points overall.
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
MMM-DDM (any subject, preferably Art and Design).
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Student Recruitment and Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
All access courses
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction.
T level
Merit in digital production, design and development.
GCSE
Mathematics and English Language grade C.
Other
Portfolios are required, ideally with face-to-face interviews. International applicants can email their portfolios, which will be followed by a telephone or web interview. Students who can demonstrate excellent design skills and capabilities may receive improved offers.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
Tuition
GBP
16,300