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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: HJ7X

Product Design and Technology

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£28,600Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Product Design and Technology at Loughborough University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £28,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £34,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Design Fundamentals and Process
Materials and Manufacturing Technologies
User Research and Consumer Insight
Digital Design and Prototyping
Sustainable and Ethical Design
Product Engineering and Systems Integration
Design for Manufacture and Production
Innovation Project and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:HJ7X
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB including one from Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Electronics or Computer Science.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34 (6,5,5 HL) including one from HL Physics, Maths or Computer Science.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,600

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£85,800

Home Student Fee

£9,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Loughborough University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£32,000£36,000
3 years£29,000£34,500£39,500
5 years£35,000£42,500£51,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 33% above UK average salary
This course
£42,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, 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
86%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
63%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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Elite Sport bursary

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£3,000scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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International Excellence Scholarships

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£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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About Loughborough University

Loughborough University offers Product Design and Technology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#225QS World
#34UK Ranking
18,955+Students
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