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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
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
- UCAS opens for 2019 applications in September
I am not a UK or EU citizen ...
- • I'm only applying to UCA for full-time study
- Direct application links for 2019 will be available in September
- • I'm applying to more than one university for full-time study
- UCAS opens for 2019 applications in September
Entry 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
You may be asked to come to an Applicant Day and interview, and submit a portfolio. 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.