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Edinburgh Napier University
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Edinburgh
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Product Design
- BDes (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 7 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Merchiston Campus
Course summary
The BDes (Hons), Product Design course covers a very wide range of design activity and innovation from commercial 3D objects to conceptual design interventions in spaces and communication.
With an emphasis on innovation and user-focus, you’ll learn a range of practical skills in visualisation, prototyping, CAD, materials, fabrication, business and marketing skills to prepare you for a career in design.
Based at a multi-disciplinary campus, you'll be in close contact with students and staff involved in other aspects of design, giving you access to a breadth of inspiration and expertise that can add further depth to your study.
This course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or take a work placement in industry during your third year.
Our graduates enjoy a high success rate in gaining employment after graduation, and our alumni form an important part of our industry network.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W241
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Merchiston Campus
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelCCC
Preferably including one of Art and Design/Design and Technology: (Product Design)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a preferably related subject. Related subjects include - Art and Design/Art and Design Practice/Creative Media Practice/Creative Media Production/Creative Digital Media Production. Others may be considered, please enquire with our admissions team.
Access to HE DiplomaD: 6 credits
M: 39 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 39 Credits at Merit & 6 Distinction including preferably one of Art, Product Design, Design, Technology at Level 3.
Scottish HigherBBBC
Preferably including one of Art and Design/Design and Manufacture/Daydream Believers Level 6 Creative Thinking
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD
Minimum grades DD (Distinction, Distinction) in a preferably related subject. Related subjects include - Art and Design/Art and Design Practice/Creative Media Practice/Creative Media Production/Creative Digital Media Production. Others may be considered, please enquire with our admissions team.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme27 points
Award of 27 points overall with 6,5,4 in HL subjects including preferably one of Visual Arts or Design Technology.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2, H3, H3, H3
H2, H3, H3, H3 at HL including preferably Art.
T LevelP
T Level should preferably be completed in a Creative/Design subject. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements
SQA Advanced Higher - BBC including preferably one of: Art and Design or Design and Manufacture
A-levels - BBB including preferably one of: Art and Design/Design and Technology: (Product Design)
HNC - Pass in a relevant subject with Grade B in the graded unit.
Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements
HND - Pass in a relevant subject with Grades BB at SCQF Level 8 in graded units or for single unit HND pass with B in relevant subject.
As part of the selection process suitably qualified applicants will normally be required to submit a portfolio/attend an interview. This applies to all years of entry.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher BCCC
Preferably including one of: Art and Design/Design and Manufacture/Daydream Believers Level 6 Creative Thinking
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Portfolio
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
International - Year 1 £18,220 - £21,120 (See course page for details)
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