Product Design (Welsh medium)

Highlights

No.1 in the UK for Product Design (Guardian League Table 2026). Only UK Product Design course with three separate industrial work placements. Develop skills enabling you to bring innovative products to market, making life better, easier and more productive for consumers and companies.

Learn to manage commercial projects professionally, allowing companies to be more effective, competitive and relevant in the world today.

Course overview

This degree is the only Product Design BSc (Hons) in the UK to offer 3 separate industrial work placements. You will put what you have learnt in lectures in to practice and gain hands-on experience in bringing innovative products to market, managing commercial projects professionally and helping companies to be more effective, competitive, and relevant in the world today. If you’re interested in making your imagination a reality this is the course for you.

You will study a wide range of design sectors and be immersed in the design and manufacture of products. You’ll study human-centred design and design thinking methodologies. On this course you'll consider what is product design?

Is it... Making people’s lives better? Improving the way things work?

How we organise things? Improving the ways we communicate? How we think strategically?

Using imagination to create real things? Making change to communities? Imagining and designing the future?

Designing experiences and products that people love? Improving and innovating products and services? Starting creative businesses?

Making difficult decisions? Working with others for the greater good? Making the world a better place?

If you said yes to one or more of these, you are a future product designer! Product Design is about making your imagination a reality. Everything we experience in our built environment has been created by people for people.

Designers come from different backgrounds, some have creative skills, some have technical skills, but all are visionaries who are dedicated to improving the world around them. Are you ready to become a changemaker, innovator and leader? See more of what we do on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube or read our publications.

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Placement year

What is the Placement Year? This exciting opportunity allows you to spend a year working with a self-sourced, professional organisation relevant to your studies. You'll typically start between June and September of your second year and finish by the following June or September.

Placements can be UK-based or even overseas. Why choose a Placement Year? Gain practical experience that complements your academic learning Make valuable industry contacts that could open doors for future careers Strengthen your employability by gaining real-world experience.

How does the Placement Year work? With dedicated support from your Academic School and our Careers and Employability Services, you will be fully equipped to find the perfect placement to complement your degree. We will guide you through the process of securing and finalising your placement arrangements.

Is the Placement Year for you? There is no need to decide now. You will have the chance to explore the Placement Year option after starting your course at Bangor University.

We'll provide all the information you need to make an informed decision. Ready to find out more? Discover the exciting work experience opportunities available by visiting the Work Experience During Your Degree section on our website.

International Experience Year What is the International Experience Year? Take your studies to the next level and graduate with ‘International Experience' in your degree title. This degree offers an optional additional International Experience Year, giving you the chance to spend a year abroad.

Why choose an International Experience Year? Expand your horizons and gain a fresh perspective by living and learning in a different country Boost your career prospects by graduating with…