BSc (Hons) Industrial Product Design and Technology at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A BSc (Hons) in Industrial Product Design and Technology at the University of Plymouth, combining design, engineering and business perspectives to prepare students to develop sustainable, low-carbon products using digital fabrication, simulation and AI-enabled design tools. Teaching draws on the Schools of Art, Design and Architecture; Engineering, Computing and Mathematics; and Plymouth Business School.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business | Duration: 3 years full-time (plus optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers industrial design, digital design, materials, making, visualisation and emerging technologies. Year 2 covers product development, manufacturing processes, performance modelling and simulation, project management, and operations and supply chains. The final year includes advanced design projects, bio-based making, leadership, research and a major independent project.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for the industrial product design sector, including advanced manufacturing and marine contexts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104 UCAS points. A levels: 104 from a minimum of two A levels; General Studies accepted. BTEC National Diploma: DMM (applicants must list the exact BTEC modules studied). Access to HE Diploma: pass in any subject with at least 33 credits at Merit/Distinction, including GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or above or equivalent. International Baccalaureate: 26-30 overall including 4 at Higher Level in any subjects, with English accepted at Higher Level 4+ (A1) or 5 (A2/B), or Standard Level 5+ (A1) or 6 (A2/B). Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each of listening, reading, speaking and writing (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate requirement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,700 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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