Product Design
Glasgow School of ArtCourse Overview
Offered by Glasgow School of Art, the BDes (Hon) Product Design provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. The programme spans over 4 years (BDes) or 5 years (MEDes – Master of European Design) in duration, with the two-degree pathways sharing a common “core” in years One and Two. The programme covers the spectrum of making practices associated with design across two, three or four dimensions, including the design of products, tangible services and experiences. Throughout the programme, the studio component is complemented by courses that offer critical writing opportunities. International tuition fees are £24,350 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB A Levels ABB |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points International Baccalaureate Diploma award with a minimum of 30 points (18 points at Higher Level); |
| UCAS Points | 114 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,350
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Indicative Programme Costs
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow School of Art
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £25,000 | £27,500 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £21,500 | £27,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £29,000 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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