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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Product Design and Technology
Loughborough University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Product Design and Technology course at Loughborough University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
ABB including one from Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Electronics or Computer Science. All short-listed candidates are required to submit a design task and portfolio electronically.
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £29,750 per year |
| International | £29,750 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: HJ7X
Here's what Loughborough University says about its Product Design and Technology course.
The Product Design and Technology BSc (Hons) degree is a trans-disciplinary course that sets out to educate and energise the next generation of product designers.
Its primary aim is to teach skills that enable the definition of new product opportunities, defined through applied research, tested through working prototypes, and detailed in terms of design for manufacture.
The course is underpinned by the concept of responsible design, which is embodied through the consideration of ethical interaction with users and clients, and product design which is inclusive and sustainable. Teaching takes a technologically innovative approach to the design and creation of beautiful, ingenious, functional, and viable products, developing students to become responsible designers who can establish technology-focused, creative responses across both creative and engineering domains.
This accredited course takes a technologically innovative approach to the design and creation of beautiful, ingenious, and functional products. It is well suited to students who are excited at the prospect of utilising modern technology for the creation of contemporary design solutions.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Design
Location
Main Site | Loughborough
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Engineering design
Start date
September 29, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.
How you will be assessed
Assessment methods are varied and include the following methods: design projects and case studies; workshop and lab logbooks, sketchbooks, and development folios; mid and hi-fidelity physical and digital prototypes; presentation boards; research and design reports; in class and online tests; and verbal presentations.
Loughborough University reviews
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1st year student
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1st year student
Campus life both in the daytim and evening is very vibrant and provides an excellent atmosphere.Loads of events and activities each day to get involved in for cheap/no cost.rnrnLoughborough town life is relatively good with various shops as well as places for a night-out.rnrn
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1st year student
Cost of living- Free cereal,tea and coffee weekdays in the morning help reduce living costsrnAccomadation costs affordable,wide range of different accommodation to suit different budgets.
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Wellbeing and Mental health support- Very beneficial in helping me achieve success to help manage my difficulties and challenges. rn
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University accomadation is brillant A wide choice of halls to chose from both self-catered and catered. Libary is open from 8am till 2am and 24/7 during exam season making it accessible to all regardless of other commitments Other campus based facilities such as university chaplaincy,gyms,stadium,sw...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Loughborough University students who took the Product Design and Technology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
med
Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
84%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
61%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
76%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
66%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
64%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
50%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
57%
low
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
66%
med
Organisation and management
66%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
60%
low
How well organised is your course?
71%
med
Learning resources
81%
med
Learning resources
81%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
76%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
med
Student voice
56%
low
Student voice
56%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
51%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
61%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
56%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Loughborough University. These students are taking Product Design and Technology or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Product Design | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Physics | B | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Fine Art | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Product Design and Technology at Loughborough University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Loughborough University graduates who took Product Design and Technology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.5k
First year after graduation
£35k
Third year after graduation
£42k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Product Design and Technology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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