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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: TT20

Product Design (with Foundation Year)

Bath Spa University
Bath, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,330Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Product Design (with Foundation Year) at Bath Spa University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Address the future needs and challenges of sustainable production through materials, making and innovation on this contemporary Product Design degree. - Develop the practical and critical design skills you need to flourish in the global workplace through interdisciplinary, project focused study. - Learn principles of sustainability and explore materials through traditional and digital processes in our excellent workshops. - Taught by design and industry experts, you’ll become a confident, creative, digitally-literate and critical designer. International tuition fees are £19,330 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Design Fundamentals and Visual Communication
Materials and Making Processes
Sustainable Design Principles
Digital Design and CAD
Product Design Theory and Practice
Manufacturing and Production Techniques
Design for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Critical Design Research Methods
UCAS Code:TT20
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CDD - DDD

Grades CDD - DDD. No specific subject required.

International Baccalaureate

27 points

A minimum of 27 points are required. Minimum grade H5 in any subject.

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,330

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£77,320

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Student Annual tuition fee UK full time £9,790* International full time £19,330*

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bath Spa University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£19,500£22,500£25,000
3 years£17,000£21,000£25,000
5 years£22,500£26,500£31,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

77%Working
3%Studying
7%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
67%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

6 Scholarships Available

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Professional Placement Year Bursary

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£1,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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The Undergraduate Scholarship

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£500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The International Travel Fund

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£650scholarship value
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  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Porthleven Prize

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  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Turing Scheme Global Placement

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  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University offers Product Design (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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