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Product Design (Industrial) BSc (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

Product design spans a wide variety of sectors and requirements by combining creativity with technical skills. The next generation of product designers could find themselves working on the design and development of physical products, such as electronics, furniture and other manufactured goods, but also on digital products such as software or apps.Successful product designers bring together a variety of skills from different specialisms including the arts, engineering and technology, visualising and creating new products to meet the demands and challenges of the modern world.Studying product design at Leeds will develop your abilities and knowledge and gain the broad base of skills needed to work with designers from both arts and engineering backgrounds. You’ll also understand how to see a product development process through from developing user insights and creating concepts through to detail design and production.This is a practical course, so you’ll benefit from specialist facilities including computing and prototyping facilities, as well as the technical expertise of our staff. Our design studios are equipped with the latest design software, including SolidWorks and the Adobe Creative Suite, and our model-making facilities include forming, laser cutting, foam model sculpting and CNC machines. You’ll also have access to a 3D printing system to convert your ideas into physical prototypes and test for form, fit and function. All of this means you’ll have everything you need to get started on your career in product design.Our active Industrial Advisory Board helps inform the development of this course to ensure that it is up to date with industry developments and requirements. That’s one of the reasons why our graduates are so in demand from industry, and why our courses are accredited by the leading professional bodies.**Industrial placement year**This programme gives you the opportunity to undertake a paid industrial placement year as part of the course. Our close industry links give you the platform to apply to a number of major organisations such as L'Oréal UK Ltd, BMW Group Financial Services and Glass Eye Ltd.**Why study at Leeds:**- This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers. - Work on your own design projects, putting into practice what you have learned by designing and producing prototypes and testing their performance. - Our world-leading research here at Leeds helps to solve real-world societal problems and feeds directly into your course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking.- Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with a paid industrial placement year.- Access specialist facilities, including a high-spec computer cluster and extensive laboratory space. - Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our student society for Product Design. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds who share your passion for Product Design.

Which department am I in?

School of Mechanical Engineering

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£32,250.00 (US$ 41,802) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

24 September 2025

Venue

Main Site

Woodhouse Lane,

Leeds,

LS2 9JT, England

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Leeds

The university has a high student satisfaction rate - the third-best in the UK (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018).

  • In the top 100 in the (QS World University Rankings 2025)
  • Top 25 Universities in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • One of the largest single-site campuses in the UK
  • Diverse campus with over 13,800 international students

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