Undergraduate course
BSc (Hons)
Industrial Product Design and Technology
Combine creativity with engineering, manufacturing and digital technologies to turn bold ideas into products that can be made at scale. Develop the skills to design products that improve everyday life and shape the industries of the future.
Our typical offer
104 UCAS points
Imagine the next big idea
Explore new materials, emerging technologies and creative design to invent the next generation of products.
Turn ideas into products
Build the creative, technical and manufacturing skills to take your ideas from concept to production with confidence.
Create products that matter
Design products for healthcare, consumer technology, marine and sustainable industries, creating solutions that can be manufactured at scale and make a real difference.
About
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HJoin this course from September 2027
Where design, technology and innovation come together. This future-focused degree prepares you to create the next generation of products for a world shaped by sustainability, digital transformation and emerging technologies. Tackle real-world challenges through studio projects, digital fabrication, performance simulation, AI-enabled design tools and industry-led briefs. Drawing on expertise from the Schools of Art, Design and Architecture; Engineering, Computing and Mathematics; and Plymouth Business School, the programme provides a multidisciplinary approach to industrial product innovation and development. You will graduate with the skills, experience and professional portfolio to lead innovation across technology-driven sectors including advanced manufacturing, engineering, marine, and other emerging industrial industries.
This course is for you if...
you're keen to develop advanced digital design skills for the future of industrial product development
you're eager to build technical expertise and professional confidence through interdisciplinary projects in sectors such as advanced manufacturing and marine
you're driven to create sustainable, low-carbon products for a changing world
you're excited to tackle real industry challenges through hands-on, project-based studio learning
Details
Year 1
Develop a strong grounding in industrial design, digital design, materials, making and emerging technologies. Through studio projects, visualisation, an understanding of AI influence on creativity, and practical fabrication, you'll learn how products are conceived, communicated and realised. Teaching draws on expertise from Art, Design and Architecture, and the Plymouth Business School, establishing the creative, technical and professional foundations for later study.
Year 2
Build technical depth through interdisciplinary projects that integrate design, engineering and business perspectives. You'll explore product development, manufacturing processes, performance modelling and simulation, project management, and operations and supply chains. Delivery is shared across Art, Design and Architecture; Engineering, Computing and Mathematics; and Plymouth Business School, reflecting contemporary industrial practice and preparing you for increasingly complex design challenges.
Optional placement year
Spend a year working in industry to apply your design, technology and business skills in a professional environment. Placements may span sectors such as advanced manufacturing, marine, engineering, defence, consumer products or sustainability-focused industries. Supported by a University Placement Tutor, you'll gain hands-on experience, develop professional confidence and build industry connections that strengthen your final-year projects and graduate employment prospects.
Final year
Apply your knowledge through advanced design projects, bio-based making, leadership, research and a major independent project. Working with specialist staff from across the University, you'll address real-world challenges while developing a professional portfolio and industry-ready skillset. The final year emphasises innovation, sustainability and strategic thinking, preparing you for careers in advanced manufacturing, marine, engineering and other technology-led industries.
Experience
Babbage Building
We can solve problems when disciplines come together
Housing contemporary specialist equipment and laboratories, this facility brings engineering, science and the arts together, enabling holistic and creative approaches to problem-solving to address some of the world’s biggest issues, such as climate change and healthcare.
Through exemplary social, research and teaching spaces, it allows a new depth of collaboration across related subject areas, facilitating brilliant minds coming together and solving real-world issues.
Digital Fabrication and Immersive Media Laboratories
Our labs offer access to technology such as motion-capture, augmented and extended reality and a wide array of digital fabrication tools which enable users to develop and prototype new products, services and experiences, create bespoke tools for complex and specialist research purposes and engage with new opportunities for innovative, interdisciplinary collaborations.
Meet our experts
The programme draws on the expertise of a multidisciplinary team of academic staff from the Schools of Art, Design and Architecture; Engineering, Computing and Mathematics; and Plymouth Business School.
Dr Abdulkader Nahhas
Lecturer in Financial Economics
Dr Alejandro Veliz Reyes
Associate Professor in Digital Design
Mr Andrew Hunt
Associate Head of School (Undergraduate)
3D Design Society
Our club specialises in celebrating the world of 3D design: from products to interiors to furniture. We hold fortnightly socials themed around design and design culture, from quiz nights to movie nights. We also host guest speakers and lecturers to talk about their design-related specialities and the paths that they have taken, pop-up shops, art shows and much more.
Life in Plymouth
Plymouth's maritime history and coastal location have an undeniable influence on life in the city. The walk from our main campus to the seafront is only about one mile, providing loads of opportunity to relax and unwind during your studies. You don’t need to leave the city to get to the coast!
The overall vibe of the city is perfect. You are by the sea so it is still laid back, but you have all the conveniences of living in a city.
Jenna
Current student
Current student
Discover our range of student accommodation options and find out how you can get a guaranteed place in halls
Our large student population, active Students' Union, and abundance of student-led clubs and societies blend to create a busy and vibrant student scene
Careers
By the end of the programme, you will have developed the technical knowledge, industry awareness, and adaptability needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced industrial product design sector.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for new full-time UK students starting in
Full-time study
£10,050 per year
£10,050 per year
Module fees for repeated or part-time study
To be confirmed per credits
To be confirmed per credits
Tuition fee price changes
The Government has announced that tuition fees from Academic Year 28/29 onwards will be subject to automatic annual inflationary increases, which we believe will be at a similar rate to the recent annual increases to fees, and may continue to be inflation based. The University may increase annual tuition fees in line with the Student Contract and the maximum tuition fee caps set by the Government from time to time.
We understand that clarity around tuition fees is important when planning your studies and we advise you to monitor this page regularly to stay informed of any updates to your tuition fees.
More information about
fees and costs of studying .
Tuition fees for full-time international students starting in
Full-time study
£18,700 per year
£18,700 per year
Tuition fee price changes
Our fees are reviewed on an annual basis. Fees and the conditions that apply to them are the most up to date but are still subject to change in exceptional circumstances. More information about
fees and costs of studying .
UK Government announcement on tuition fees
The UK Government has announced that a levy on tuition fee income in the region of 6% of an international student’s tuition fees may be introduced. If implemented, the University reserves the right to increase your tuition fees accordingly. The Government has made it clear that it has not officially decided on its stance and it is possible that the eventual levy amount or arrangements may differ from the initial proposal. Therefore, the University reserves the right to adjust tuition fees in accordance with the Government’s final position on this levy.
We understand that clarity around tuition fees is important when planning your studies. Therefore, please note that the tuition fee shown on this page may change as a result of the introduction of a levy. We advise you to monitor this page regularly to stay informed of any updates to your tuition fees.
Additional costs
This course is delivered by the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business. Studying a course in this faculty may incur additional costs relating to placement or equipment requirements.
Fund your studies
As an undergraduate at Plymouth, there may be funding options available to you, including tuition fee loans, living cost loans, scholarships, bursaries and support funds.
Supporting students with the cost of living
The cost of living in the UK has risen faster than household income, meaning that most people will have less to spend on essential goods and services. This is an ongoing situation that is likely to affect everyone in some way.
The University provides advice and guidance and has a range of services, facilities and offers to help students with rising everyday costs.
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Entry requirements
Our typical offer
104 UCAS points
104 UCAS points
You may be eligible for a contextual offer
A levels
104 from a minimum of two A levels. General Studies accepted.
BTEC National Diploma modules
DMM.
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass an Access to HE Diploma in any subject, including GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or above or equivalent with at least 33 credits at Merit/Distinction.
T level
Merit in any subject, preferable in subject areas related to this programme such as Management and Administration, Craft and Design, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control.
International Baccalaureate
26-30 overall to include 4 at in any subjects at Higher Level. English accepted within Higher Level = 4+ (A1) or 5 (A2/B) Standard Level = 5+ (A1) or 6 (A2/B).
Other qualifications
Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.
Extended entry requirements
To be accepted onto a degree course with us, you must have a suitable English language qualification.
Ready to apply?
All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS.com. Please refer to the course facts below when completing your application for this course.
UCAS course code
W246
W246
Institution code
P60
P60
Duration
3 years
(+ optional placement)
Course type
Full-time
Study location
Plymouth
Plymouth
Entry requirements
We welcome applicants with international qualifications and we accept a range of qualifications from across the globe.
Our typical offer
104 UCAS points
104 UCAS points
English language requirements
To be accepted onto a degree course with us, you must have a suitable English language qualification.
Portfolios are required for entry onto this course. International applicants can email their portfolios, followed by a telephone or web interview. Students who can demonstrate excellent design skills and capabilities may receive improved offers.
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As an international student, you can apply for this course through UCAS or an agent in your country.
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UCAS course code
W246
W246
Institution code
P60
P60
Duration
3 years
(+ optional placement)
Course type
Full-time
Study location
Plymouth
Plymouth
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