MDes (Hons) Product Design

The MDes (Hons) Product Design course at Bournemouth University is a highly respected and established program that prepares students for a career in the design industry. The course covers a wide range of topics, including design theory, materials science, manufacturing processes, and user experience design. Students will gain a deep understanding of the design process, from conceptualization to prototyping, and will learn how to apply their skills to create innovative and functional products. The program also provides opportunities for students to work on real-world projects and collaborate with industry partners, giving them valuable experience and connections in the field.

Additional Information

Students on the MDes (Hons) Product Design course will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including 3D printing and laser cutting equipment, as well as software suites for computer-aided design and computer-generated imagery. The program is taught by experienced design professionals who are passionate about teaching and mentoring students. Graduates of the program have gone on to successful careers in product design, working for companies such as Apple, Nike, and Jaguar Land Rover.

Discover Your Passion for Product Design at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University is an excellent choice for students interested in pursuing a career in product design due to its strong reputation in the field. The university has a dedicated Product Design department with expert staff who are passionate about teaching and mentoring students. Bournemouth University also has a great location, being situated near the coast and offering easy access to London and other major cities in the UK. Additionally, the university provides opportunities for students to work on real-world projects and collaborate with industry partners, giving them valuable experience and connections in the field.

• Learn how to manufacture physical models and prototypes, as well as produce industry-standard computer models 

• You'll follow the same program as the BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons) Product Design until your final year. 

• Use state-of-the-art facilities, including a specialist CAD laboratory and our Innovation Centre.

• Spend your third year on a work placement, gaining at least 30 weeks of experience in a relevant industry 

• Design your original product and make a working prototype in your final year and exhibit it at our annual Festival of Design & Engineering

• Graduating with a range of skills allows you to go into various careers in the industry , from a designer to a production manager. Within 15 months of completing their course, 90% of our graduates were in employment or further study. 

this course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

20 hours per week