[BA(Hons)] Product Design (with Foundation Year)

University of the West of England, UWE Bristol
United Kingdom, Bristol

Study location	United Kingdom, Bristol, Frenchay
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA(Hons)
Course code	W41F

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Good grades in English and Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher)

Good grades in English and Mathematics

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) CAE: 169 (with a minimum of 162 in each component)

Language requirements

English

IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
CAE: 169 (with a minimum of 162 in each component)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. Your portfolio should include both finished and in-progress work, to show your working process (eg sketchbook work or development sheets). This should include an introduction or cover page followed by your best or most recent work, as the first project included. It should also include hand drawing, in the form of both observational and ideation sketching. You can include your coursework, sketchbooks, photographs, drawings, paintings, models, prototypes, sculptures, digital artwork, websites, links to videos or anything else that supports your application. Your portfolio is likely to be predominately made up of the Art or Product Design projects you have undertaken on your current or most recent course of study. We are also very interested in seeing projects, interests and passions outside of your school work. The portfolio should visually communicate who you are, also showing what excites and interests you, along with what you consider to be good design, and why. Staff are interested in how your ideas and development work, as these a much better idea of how you think than the finished design alone. If you feel you need some extra content, you could set yourself a one-hour design challenge. In general, a portfolio is about visual rather than written communication. Try to minimise writing; where necessary add a title and a few sentences for each image, explaining the project to a viewer. Presentation is very important: a portfolio should be well organised, clear and well-presented. Amount: Your online portfolio should showcase approximately ten to 15 projects spread over 15 to 20 pages (equivalent to A3 or larger). Entry is based on portfolio and ability. Successful applicants are generally those with the strongest portfolios. The selection session will provide applicants with an opportunity to demonstrate their: - Communication, interaction and analytical skills - Critical engagement with the discipline/ profession/ programme area - Interest and motivation to study

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

A relevant portfolio is required.

Your portfolio should include both finished and in-progress work, to show your working process (eg sketchbook work or development sheets).
This should include an introduction or cover page followed by your best or most recent work, as the first project included.
It should also include hand drawing, in the form of both observational and ideation sketching.
You can include your coursework, sketchbooks, photographs, drawings, paintings, models, prototypes, sculptures, digital artwork, websites, links to videos or anything else that supports your application.
Your portfolio is likely to be predominately made up of the Art or Product Design projects you have undertaken on your current or most recent course of study. We are also very interested in seeing projects, interests and passions outside of your school work.
The portfolio should visually communicate who you are, also showing what excites and interests you, along with what you consider to be good design, and why.
Staff are interested in how your ideas and development work, as these a much better idea of how you think than the finished design alone.
If you feel you need some extra content, you could set yourself a one-hour design challenge.
In general, a portfolio is about visual rather than written communication. Try to minimise writing; where necessary add a title and a few sentences for each image, explaining the project to a viewer.
Presentation is very important: a portfolio should be well organised, clear and well-presented.
Amount: Your online portfolio should showcase approximately ten to 15 projects spread over 15 to 20 pages (equivalent to A3 or larger).

Entry is based on portfolio and ability. Successful applicants are generally those with the strongest portfolios.

The selection session will provide applicants with an opportunity to demonstrate their:

- Communication, interaction and analytical skills
- Critical engagement with the discipline/ profession/ programme area
- Interest and motivation to study

More information	courses.uwe.ac.uk/..n-with-foundation-year

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

After graduating, you’ll find career opportunities all over the world.

Potential creative roles include product design, service design, interiors and retail design, marketing and brand consultancy, user experience, graphic or web design, teaching, and exhibition and packaging design.

Many graduates have launched their own products or established themselves as freelance design consultants.

We have strong links with local companies who provide graduate jobs. Most of our graduates go straight into product development roles for design consultancies or join in-house design teams for manufacturers and major brands.

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24

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Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24

Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you

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BA(Hons)Product Design (with Foundation Year)

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