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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Z052
Furniture and Product Design (Extended Degree)
Northumbria University, NewcastleNewcastle upon Tyne, England
5 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design (Extended Degree) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. The Furniture & Product Design course is based on the idea that knowing how to make something enables a designer to expertly explore functionality and the potential for beauty in material culture. You will be taught to become a skilled designer, maker and to think carefully about the broader cultural, environmental and commercial context for your practice. Formerly known as '3D Design', this course has created graduates ready to contribute thoughtful and relevant design work for over 25 years. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Design Fundamentals and Materials
Three-Dimensional Form and Spatial Design
Furniture Design and Function
Product Design and User Experience
Digital Design and Visualisation
Sustainable Design Practice
Design History and Cultural Context
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:Z052
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 56 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,850
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£99,250
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,500 | £22,500 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £27,500 | £35,000 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 15% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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
82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
83%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
73%Learning resources
90%Student voice
76%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
73%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Northumbria University, Newcastle
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