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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W247

Furniture and Product Design (with Foundation Year) FT

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,950Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design (with Foundation Year) FT at Nottingham Trent University. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Your Foundation Year will introduce you to the skills you’ll need to prepare you for your future studies. From perfecting freehand drawing and sketchbook use to learning about materials and fabrication, you’ll gain practical experience through real-world briefs and develop your confidence in presenting your ideas. Embark on a journey of creativity with our Furniture and Product Design course. International tuition fees are £17,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Design Fundamentals and Drawing
Materials and Fabrication Techniques
Product Design Principles
Furniture Design and Construction
Design Research and Consumer Behaviour
Professional Practice and Presentation Skills
Sustainable and Ethical Design
Final Year Design Project
UCAS Code:W247
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£71,800

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 — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£20,000£24,000£28,000
5 years£25,000£30,000£37,000

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
£24,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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

71%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
24%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University offers Furniture and Product Design (with Foundation Year) FT as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#639QS World
#61UK Ranking
35,435+Students
201+Courses

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