BSc (Hons) Product Design

Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Course overview

This course will give you the skills to develop successful commercial products. You’ll be encouraged to take a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving, while also addressing the functional, social and economic needs of your design.

Key highlights

Optional minimum 30-week industry placement year
Develops skills to design successful commercial products
Creative, innovative approach to design problem-solving
Addresses functional, social and economic needs of designs

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — For September 2026 entry: 104-120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC-BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
A-level: BCC-BBB — including a minimum of 2
BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).
UCAS tariff points: 48-72 — foundation year

Scholarships

BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
£2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).
Up to £2,500
BU Music Scholarships
Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
BU Sport Scholarship
£0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.

Careers this course leads to

Product Designer
Industrial Designer
Design Engineer
CAD Technician
Packaging Designer
Product Development Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £20,685

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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