BSc Engineering Product Design

The BSc Engineering Product Design at London South Bank University combines creative thinking with practical skills in physical and digital prototyping. Students learn product design methods, materials, manufacturing processes and basic engineering principles with teaching delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorials, studio and workshop work, and assessment done by coursework, exams and project submissions.

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), fully meeting requirements for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes) and Incorporated Engineer (IEng), and partially meeting those for Chartered Technological Product Designer (CTPD). Guest lectures from companies like LEGO and Dyson enrich learning, and students can go for a paid industrial placement in their third year. Final-year students present their work in the annual “Product of South Bank” degree show.

London South Bank University, also known as LSBU, is a respected public university in Southwark, London. It was founded in 1892 and gained university status in 1992. The university holds a silver rating in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework.

LSBU offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts, alongside the Engineering Product Design course detailed here.

Candidates of the BSc Engineering Product Design at London South Bank University are required to submit a personal statement discussing their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required, and students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• A Levels (BBB), BTEC National Diploma (DDM), or Access to HE or equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 122 UCAS points.
• 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English.

English Proficiency:

• IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
• Equivalent tests such as TOEFL, Pearson PTE, or BrunELT are also accepted.

The tuition fee for international students of the BSc Engineering Product Design in the London South Bank University is £15,500 per year.

LSBU offers various scholarships and bursaries for home and international students, such as the Vice-Chancellor’s International Merit Award, which awards £2,000 per year to students achieving top academic results.

Graduates of BSc Engineering Product Design from London South Bank University are prepared for roles in:

• Product design and development
• Industrial prototyping and production design
• Design engineering and analysis
• CAD and visual communication
• Design consultancy or planning

London South Bank University BSc Engineering Product Design candidates should visit the school's application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.