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Product Design (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

Key Facts

  • UCAS Code

    W242

  • Level

    UndergraduateUG BA (Hons)

  • Duration

    Full Time: 1 Year

  • Starting

    September

Updated 07/02/2025

Discovery Days

Updated 07/02/2025

Get in touch

For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

international@northampton.ac.uk
44 (0)1604 892134


Our Product Design (Top-Up) BA (Hons) course builds on your existing knowledge and skills, enhancing your creativity and expertise in product design. The programme advances your proficiency in 3D digital design, artificial intelligence (AI), user experience (UX), and app design, while also fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and business acumen to support your future career success.

A key highlight of the course is the major design project (MDP), a self-initiated endeavour focused on new product development (NPD). This comprehensive project takes you through every stage of the design process, from problem identification, research and ideation, concept generation, prototyping, evaluation, and 3D modelling. Complementing the MDP is the Design Enterprise project, which explores the commercial aspects of design, including company formation, marketing, branding, financial forecasting, business funding, and pitch-deck presentation – think of it as your own “Dragon’s Den” experience!

Studio culture is at the core of our programme, fostering creativity, collaboration, and critical debate. This dynamic environment inspires personal perspectives on design and equips you with the skills and mindset needed to thrive professionally in the creative industry.

Highlights


  • Self-directed study tailored to your personal objectives and career ambitions.
  • Collaborative, studio-based learning guided by experienced industry professionals.
  • Live-client projects or collaborative working with creative companies.
  • Training and hands-on experience with leading industry software, including SolidWorks and Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Access to Fab-Lab and workshops equipped with 3D printing and scanning, CNC routing and laser cutting technology.
  • Opportunities to showcase your Product Design work though exhibitions.
  • Access to potential project funding and business mentorship after graduation.

Entry Requirements


Standard entry requirements apply. Applicants are expected to have studied a Product Design or related Art and Design subject at Foundation Degree/HND or equivalent.

Course Content


Fees and Funding


2025/26 Tuition Fees

  • UK – Full Time: £9,535
  • UK – Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module
  • International – Full Time: £17,000

Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. UON will adjust UK fees annually in line with Government Policy.

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