Product Design (with Foundation Year)

UCAS code: H768

Here's what University of East London says about its Product Design (with Foundation Year) course.

Join our BA (Hons) Product Design to experience innovation in a setting that combines advanced technology and traditional craftsmanship. Our product design programme offers state-of-the-art digital fabrication workshops and the chance to compete for prestigious national awards. Discover endless design possibilities and expand your creative horizons. ??Whether you're curious about product design or eager to master the product design process, our comprehensive curriculum covers all aspects.

Awards and Recognition: Students' work garners national acclaim. We've won awards from organisations like the Royal Society, given for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce, and the British Lighting Association Professional Development: Immerse yourself in live product design experiences. Get a realistic understanding of industry practices. Gain valuable insights into the diverse options awaiting you in the professional realm of product design. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: a collaborative environment where inspired students contribute to cross-disciplinary influences, we ensure a holistic and enriching educational experience Cutting-edge Facilities: Access high-quality facilities, including digital fabrication tools, CNC milling and diverse 3D printers, including ceramics, and a 5-axe robot for experimentation in large-format production. Wide-ranging traditional workshops, including a foundry, enrich the hands-on learning experience

A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.

Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Health and Education Study Skills, Health and Education Analytical Skills, Media and Communication Skills, Fundamental Chemistry and Biology. Year 1: Professional Practice in Science (Mental Wealth), Essential Chemistry, Cell Biology, Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fundamentals in Human Anatomy and Physiology, Fundamentals in Microbiology, Level 4 Short Work Placement (optional).

Year 2: Infection and Immunity, Physiological Regulation, Fundamental and Experimental Pharmacology, Drug Discovery, Development and Regulation, Cellular Biochemistry, Research and Career Development – Mental Wealth, Year Long Placement (Sandwich Year) (optional), Level 5 Short Work Placement (optional).

Year 3: Neuropsychopharmacology and Emerging Therapeutics, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Pharmacology, Immunopharmacology and Chemotherapeutics, Toxicology, New Frontiers in Pharmacology, Research Project and Career Enhancement Portfolio (Mental Wealth), Level 6 Short Work Placement (optional).

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

No exams are taken to appraise a student’s progress on the Product Design programme. Instead you are assessed on a continual basis under supervision using various methods, such as, through personal and group tutorials and presentations where work is appraised by a panel of teaching staff along with a peer group of fellow students. Through these methods, as well as carrying out activities in the workshop and laboratory, you will receive regular formative feedback. This feedback is offered to assist the learning process and improve the quality of work before final hand-in.

Design modules require a series of presentations for each project throughout the course. You will be asked to present your work to your student colleagues and teachers highlighting details relating to your primary research, through to concept developments and the fabrication of design(s), as well as a concluding pitch of your chosen final design. You will also develop a creative portfolio of work. Other modules require a group presentation and a short written assignment.

Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.