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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W406

Studio Practice (Product Design) (Top-Up)

University for the Creative Arts
Canterbury, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Product Design) (Top-Up) at University for the Creative Arts is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our Studio Practice top-up course in Product Design at UCA Canterbury will give you all the skills you need to progress to postgraduate study in the UK. Designed for international students, the course is aligned with final year undergraduate students' studies, so you can progress to a Master's degree in a streamlined way. You'll get right into the action from the start, undertaking research and practical projects, working on collaborative activities and building your skills, knowledge and confidence. International tuition fees are £17,500 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 70% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Design Research and Analysis
Product Development Process
Materials and Manufacturing Techniques
Digital Design and Prototyping
Professional Studio Practice
Sustainable Design Innovation
Collaborative Design Project
Portfolio Development and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:W406
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University for the Creative Arts

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£16,500£21,500£26,000
5 years£21,000£26,500£32,500

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 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
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 £5,000 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

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
85%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
68%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
77%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University for the Creative Arts

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