Bath Spa University
Product Design
Newton St Loe, England, United Kingdom · UCAS TT19
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
£20,290 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
TT19
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Course Overview
Product Design at Bath Spa University in Newton St Loe, 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.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Product design graduates work for consumer electronics, automotive, medical device and household goods companies, driving innovation from concept through manufacture. Key employers include Apple, Dyson, IDEO and major consumer goods firms.
Student life (indicative)
Bath is a historic university city with a compact, walkable centre and a good range of pubs, cafés and cultural venues. The student community is central to city life.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
28,970
Staff Ratio
17.0:1
International
3.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
64.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£24,490
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Product Design
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Product Design topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Product Design
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Product design
- Furniture
- Design theory
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
28,970
Total students
Staff Ratio
17:1
Students per staff
International Students
3%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Sports culture | Historic / heritage
Student Life & City (indicative)
Bath is a historic university city with a compact, walkable centre and a good range of pubs, cafés and cultural venues. The student community is central to city life.
- Bath is a historic university city with a compact, walkable centre and a good range of pubs, cafés and cultural venues.
- The student community is central to city life.
What Students Love
- Historic city & heritage
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Great café culture
- Outdoor & nature activities
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
64%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£24,490
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Product design graduates work for consumer electronics, automotive, medical device and household goods companies, driving innovation from concept through manufacture. Key employers include Apple, Dyson, IDEO and major consumer goods firms.
- Product design graduates work for consumer electronics, automotive, medical device and household goods companies, driving innovation from concept through manufacture.
- Key employers include Apple, Dyson, IDEO and major consumer goods firms.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Education
- Creative arts
- Music
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
£81,160
For full 4 years
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,625/month budget (housing $960, food $340, transport $100) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,625/month budget (housing $960, food $340, transport $100) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.