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BA Product Design

MUMiddlesex University London · London

The Product Design BA at Middlesex University London is designed for those passionate about understanding people and technology. This course equips students with the core skills, practical experience, and industry knowle…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from mdx.ac.uk, updated 4 June 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The Product Design BA at Middlesex University London is designed for those passionate about understanding people and technology. This course equips students with the core skills, practical experience, and industry knowledge required to launch a successful career in a wide range of design sectors. From the first year, students engage in hands-on projects, workshops, and creative exercises to develop their ability to conceptualise, analyse, and iterate ideas. The programme is available as a three-year full-time course, with an optional four-year full-time route that includes a professional placement year. Students benefit from access to industry-standard facilities, including CAD and prototyping workshops, and are supported by staff who are active design practitioners. The curriculum addresses critical global challenges, including UN Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring graduates are prepared to create responsible and innovative solutions. Whether you are interested in industrial design, service design, or creative technology, this course provides the professional confidence and extensive portfolio needed to thrive in the modern design industry.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

UCAS: 80-112 points including GCSE: Grade 4/C in English and mathematics A-level: BB-BBC BTEC: MMP-DMM Access to HE: Overall pass including 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher

English Language Requirements

Grade 4/C in English

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Contextual Studies and Studio Practice30 Credits Credits
Design and Engineering Principles and Processes30 Credits Credits
Design Projects30 Credits Credits
Design Tools30 Credits Credits

Year 2

Design and Manufacturing Tools30 Credits Credits
Design Methods, Processes and Practices30 Credits Credits
Design and Engineering in Context30 Credits Credits
Technical Prototyping30 Credits Credits

Year 3 (Optional Placement)

Work placement – Optional120 Credits Credits

Year 3/4

Design Manifestation30 Credits Credits
Research and Innovation in Practice30 Credits Credits
Major Project and Professional Practice60 Credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
4 June 2026
Source
mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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