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Product Design Technology
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- City Campus
- Awarded by:
- University of the West of England, Bristol
Course summary
Learn how to design great products on a friendly and creative course with tutors who are highly experienced professional designers.
Why study product design technology?
Product design technology combines creativity and practicality to bridge the gap between product design and design engineering.
The industry needs graduates with the ability to create innovative concepts and transform them into real working products.
You may also be interested in our BA(Hons) Product Design course.
Why UWE Bristol?
BSc(Hons) Product Design Technology will give you the creativity, skills and confidence to take exciting concepts and transform them into real, working products.
Learn from friendly tutors with extensive industry expertise and work on a series of projects in our well-equipped Design Studio.
Examine real problems, grow your understanding of people and their needs, and develop innovative solutions. Gain advanced skills in concept sketching, making working prototypes, engineering analysis, computer-aided design (CAD), design for manufacture and beyond.
Work on design briefs for a range of industry clients. Past organisations have included Jaguar Land Rover, Dremel Bosch, Omlet and Virgin Marussia Formula 1. Take part in exhibitions and grow your network at industry presentations.
Graduate with the skill and confidence to create innovative products and build a successful career in the creative industries.
Where can it take me?
As a graduate, your in-depth understanding of technology, sustainability and materials will equip you for a range of careers.
Most of our graduates go into product development roles for design consultancies, or join in-house design teams for manufacturers and major brands.
Many are inspired to launch their own products or establish themselves as freelance design consultants.
Take a look at our online showcase of student projects from from our graduating students across the College of Arts, Technology and Environment.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
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Ways to study this course
Campuses
- City Campus
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- B80
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Bristol, UWE has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- B80
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level
One of the following subjects at A2 Level: Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Maths/Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Product Design, Statistics. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
T Level
Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
Craft and Design
Craft and Design
UCAS TariffOffer: 112
Access to HE Diploma
15 level 3 credits at Merit in one of the following subjects or similar: Art and Design, Design and Technology, Mathematics, Product Design.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include a pass at Higher Level in one of: Design Technology; Mathematics; Visual Arts; Aeronautical Engineering; Applied Science; Art and Design; Construction and the Built Environment; Creative Media Production; Electrical/ Electronic Engineering ; Engineering; Land-based Technology; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Operations and Maintenance Engineering; Production Arts; or similar. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
One of the following BTEC Diplomas or similar: Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Science, Art and Design, Construction and the Built Environment, Creative Media Production, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Production Arts.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
A Pass at Higher Level in one of the following subjects or similar: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Technology.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
You must be studying one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems Design and Engineering; Engineering Automation Control and Manufacturing Processes; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Design; Automation, Systems and Control; Manufacturing; Applied Science; Digital Media; Art & Design or Information Technology.
We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application. https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/W240/
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
- Following our review of your application, if you are not studying a related subject, we may request that you provide us with a digital portfolio. If you are asked to provide a digital portfolio, you may also be invited for an online interview, if we have any questions about your portfolio. A decision will then be made on the basis of both your application and our review of your portfolio. For more details on the process, please visit our selection page https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/undergraduate-applications/selection-processes.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
At UWE Bristol we are committed to ensuring all applicants can fulfil their potential.
We make contextual offers for this course that are lower than our standard entry criteria.
We use a range of information from your UCAS application to consider your background and experiences as an individual and the impact these may have had on you. You do not need to provide us with any additional information to be considered for a contextual offer.
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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