BA (Hons) Product Design at Ravensbourne University London

Programme overview

You’ll study the full design process, from concept to production, covering ergonomics, aesthetics, usability, sustainability, and technology. You’ll also learn to communicate your designs through prototypes, sketches, and presentations. Live projects with top brands will provide real-world experience, while our industry-active lecturers and state-of-the-art prototyping facilities offer valuable insights and tools.

Faculty: Design | Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional integrated foundation year) | Study mode: full-time; optional integrated foundation year route available (UCAS W241) | Intake: Sep 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Key study topics: Usability; Aesthetics; Ergonomics; Sustainability; Application of technology; Concept generation; User research: how to understand people's needs; Prototyping. Modules: Year 1: Rave Beginnings, Design & Make, Fundamentals of Practice, Interacting with Products (& Creative Coding), Inclusive Design, Employability & Professionalism. Year 2: Immersive Worlds, Preparing for Industry, Design for Manufacture, Service Design, Sustainable Packaging Design, Live & Work-based Learning. Year 3: Industry Collaboration, Situating Practice, Brand You, Rave Futures, Major Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths in addition to any of the below; Three A Levels at grade BBC or above; BTEC Extended Diploma at grade DMM; UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma; T Level (pass or above); Access to Higher Education Diploma; International Baccalaureate at grade 25 or above; Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 112 UCAS Tariff points. Selection criteria: Students should ideally have a background in art, creative media or design. Admission onto this course is also subject to successful completion of a portfolio (or showreel). We may also consider a combination of portfolio and academic qualifications and take into consideration progress made during studies and/or relevant work experience. If you wish to study our BA (Hons) Product Design course, we will need to see examples of previous work that showcases your suitability for the course. This page offers great tips for completing your portfolio/showreel. UCAS course code: W240.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Fees apply to 2026-27 entry only; subject to change for 2027-28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Fees apply to 2026-27 entry only; subject to change for 2027-28 entry. Source

Intake: Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional integrated foundation year)

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/39a48870-9d08-d6bb-e2bd-c8dbd277fa4d/product-design?studyYear=2027

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