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Product Design

Nottingham Trent University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Nottingham Trent University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This course has both eyes (and hands) on the technological side of design - the making and manufacturing of products, systems, and services. It’s a great option if you’re naturally curious about design engineering, and looking for a practical, hands-on approach.We’ll be analysing form and function in design, encouraging your creativity whilst also taking a specialist’s dive into areas like electronics and robotics, mechatronic techniques, materials testing, and manufacturing. We’ll explore the emerging trends - things like UX, smart technology, and sustainability.In product teardowns, you’ll ‘reverse engineer’ items from the inside, and then design out their flaws on site visits, you’ll receive live project briefs from some of the industry’s biggest players, who’ll review and feedback on your work. You could even test your skills on a year-long professional placement our previous assignments have included TATA, Samsung, Autodesk (San Francisco), and Hubs (Amsterdam).We’ve developed this course to ensure you’re not just an option for employers, but their priority. You’ll graduate with a designer’s eye for innovation, an engineer’s skill in manufacturing, and a CEO’s appetite for the bottom line. That’s a powerful package - and it’s why our graduates secure work with companies like Dyson, Disney, Unilever, and McLaren F1.


Key Features


Inspiring Spaces

You’ll be using the same equipment as the pros. From 3D printers to water-jet cutters and bandsaws, plus dedicated workshops for wood, metal and concrete working, we’ve got the lot - minimising the jump from uni to industry.


Live Projects

We’re industry-focused with great connections. Through live projects and placements, you’ll be working with leading companies such as Tesco, PepsiCo and JCB. It’s great for your portfolio and CV, and you’ll also get excellent employability support.


Placement Year

Acquire vital skills and experience in the workplace by undertaking a one-year placement on our sandwich route. Our students have spent their placements at companies such as TATA, Samsung, Autodesk (San Francisco), and Hubs (Amsterdam).


Exhibitions and Shows

Prove your talents to industry reps - exhibitions like New Designers and NTU’s annual Degree Show are fixtures in the product design calendar, while our students have won big at competitions like the Starpack Awards and Engineers Without Borders.


Top 3 Ranking

NTU is 2nd for the number of undergraduate students studying Design subjects (HESA 2023/24).


Top 15 Ranking

NTU is ranked Top 15 for Art & Design (Complete University Guide 2025).


Graduate Outcomes

100% of BSc (Hons) Product Design sandwich students have improved their career prospects because of their course (NTU Student Survey, 2024).

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 13,588per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

  • University League Table

    46th

  • Campus address

    Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    12th out of 82 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    126 52%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    13th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 81%

    28th

    7

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