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Year 1
Creative Thinking
Context & History
Design Communication
Industrial Design 01
Material and Manufacture
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Year 2
Industrial Design 02
Context & Theory
CoLAB 01
Fabricate
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Study Abroad Year (Optional)
Students in the School of Crafts and Design have the unique opportunity within UCA to add an additional year of study at an overseas institution (either at a higher education establishment or workplace).
This optional year is designed to broaden your educational experience and deepen your understanding of cultural diversity, enabling you to study within a different cultural context and gain fresh perspectives.
Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience. Living in another country, you'll experience new places, people, cultures and possibilities. You'll develop initiative, independence, motivation and, depending on where you go, a working knowledge of another language – all qualities employers are looking for. You will return to complete your degree with all the benefits of the International Year experience behind you.To find out more about studying abroad as part of your course please see the Study Abroad section:
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Year 3
Pitching and Protyping
Research Thesis
CoLAB 02
Major Project
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Fees
Find out all about the fees for studying with us, as well as the grants, loans and other financial support you may be entitled to:
Industrial Design*
BSc (Hons) - UCA Canterbury - 2019
BSc Industrial Design is a new course for September 2019. The course is ideal for students with the desire to design and shape mass products for our everyday need and use.
Our primary focus is on the manufacturing process, a critical factor in overall product development and viability within the competitive marketplace.
You'll combine creative flair and vision with sound practical knowledge and experience of the industry.
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement between Years 2 and 3 to gain invaluable industry insight into the relationship between design research, development and production.
As a student on this course you’ll have access to our extensive workshop facilities to develop and prototype your ideas.
*Course subject to validation.
Length of study:
Three years full-time
Campus:
UCA Canterbury
Entry year(s):
2019
UCAS code:
W245
UCAS institution code:
C93
UCAS campus code:
C
Next event
20 Feb 2019
Open Day - all campuses
Course details
Please note, syllabus content indicated is provided as a guide. The content of the course may be subject to change in line with our Student Terms and Conditions for example, as required by external professional bodies or to improve the quality of the course.
Facilities
UCA Canterbury has open plan studio spaces offer a flexible learning environment, used for tutorials and independent working. Fully equipped Mac and PC computer labs with software for design and coding. Access to a purpose built FabLAB with laser cutters, 3D printers and CNC milling equipment as well as virtual reality and spatial tracking technology. Campus 3D workshop with machines for working in wood, metals, plastics and ceramics.
How to apply - 2019 entry
I am a UK or EU citizen ...
- • I'm applying for full-time study
- Apply through UCAS
I am not a UK or EU citizen ...
- • I'm only applying to UCA for full-time study
- Apply directly to UCA
- • I'm applying to more than one university for full-time study
- Apply through UCAS
When to apply:
If applying via UCAS the application deadline is the 15 January. If applying directly to us, you can apply throughout the year but we recommend you apply as early as possible so you have time to arrange accommodation and visas.
More information:
Go to our how to apply pagesEntry requirements
UK entry requirements
The standard entry requirements* for this course are:
One of the following:
- 112 new UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications
- Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4)
- Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma
- Merit at UAL Extended Diploma
- 112 new UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject
- 27-30 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at Higher level, see more information about IB entry requirements.
And four GCSE passes at grade A*-C and/or grade 4-9 including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2).
Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply.
*We occasionally make offers which are lower than the standard entry criteria, to students who have faced difficulties that have affected their performance and who were expected to achieve higher results. We consider the strength of our applicants’ portfolios, as well as their grades - in these cases, a strong portfolio is especially important.
Your portfolio
For this course we will require you to attend an Applicant Day and bring your portfolio for assessment. At the Applicant Day you will have a chance to meet the course team and other applicants, and take a tour of all our facilities. Students from diverse educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We welcome students with a broad range of A-level subjects, as well as students with appropriate Art & Design Foundations or BTEC/UALAB diplomas which allow you to demonstrate your ability to research, evaluate and produce creative solutions. Further information on how to compile a portfolio and the specific requirements for examples of work to be included will be provided on the Applicant Portal after you apply.
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