University of Nottingham
Product Design and Manufacture including an Integrated Study Abroad Year
England, United Kingdom · UCAS H71X
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
University Park Campus
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
H71X
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Course Overview
Product Design and Manufacture including an Integrated Study Abroad Year at University of Nottingham in England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
36,460
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
21.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
78.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£34,760
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Product Design and Manufacture including an Integrated Study Abroad Year
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Product Design and Manufacture including an Integrated Study Abroad Year topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Product Design and Manufacture including an Integrated Study Abroad Year
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Manufacturing engineering
- Industrial design
- Product design
- Engineering
- Computer aided engineering
- Sustainable Design
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
36,460
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
21%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.2/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
78%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£34,760
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Estimated Annual Costs
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