Product Design BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

Programme overview

On this creative and hands-on course, you’ll learn how to turn bold ideas into real products that improve everyday life. Start your journey to become a digital Product Designer, encompassing 3D computer-aided-design (CAD), artificial intelligence (AI), user experience (UX), and app design.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology | Department: Art and Design | Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 - 6 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this creative and hands-on course, you’ll learn how to turn bold ideas into real products that improve everyday life. From your first day, you’ll be sketching, prototyping, and using cutting-edge tools like 3D printing, laser cutting, and CAD software to bring your designs to life. Modules include Design Project 1, Design Thinking, Design Studio, Design for Industry, Design in Practice, Design Visualisation, Design Project 2 – Technology, Design Project 2 – Production, 3D Modelling and Manufacture, 3D Modelling and Simulation, Design Futures, Design Business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer to study Product Design would be: BBC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (C and above) at T Level We will also accept a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. English language: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, new students Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 - 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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