Product design is about understanding people and society by questioning, speculating and reflecting on existing systems to explore where opportunities for innovative products lie.
Through practical experience, you will learn design research methods used at the forefront of the discipline. These will allow you to explore and understand cutting-edge materials, technologies and society.
**How we teach**
Our mission is to ensure that you develop your own approach to design. We support you to gain the creative, technical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills needed to become a highly employable graduate, entrepreneur or thought leader.
We aim to produce:
* empathic, experimental and provocative designers with strong communication skills
* flexible design thinkers who can explore social, economic and environmental contexts and opportunities to design original, useful and thought-provoking products
**What you will learn**
Across a suite of courses you will explore making, critical thinking and designing using a variety of materials and technologies. These are informed by thought-provoking briefs.
You will engage with a range of contemporary issues and future challenges, including:
* the circular economy and sustainability
* synthetic biology
* artificial intelligence
* the internet of things
Design and Screen Cultures Courses are integrated with your practical studio work. These provide a contextual and theoretical understanding of the holistic nature of contemporary design.
**Why Edinburgh?**
Our lecturers and technicians are highly skilled as makers and researchers.
Together, we support students to develop their own ways of exploring the world through design while understanding the needs of people and the environment.
The professional skills and abilities developed on the programme prepare our graduates for a rewarding career in the creative industries. Many of our alumni are now leading practitioners.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
W240
Institution code:
E56
Campus Name:
Central area campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Direct entry to second year is available.
Detailed entry requirements, including typical offer levels, and information about other qualifications we accept, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website. You’ll also find important information on how to apply.
You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.ed.ac.uk/ug/W240
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.ed.ac.uk/ug/W240
English language requirements
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You must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies, regardless of your nationality or country of residence.For SQA, GCSE and IB students, unless a higher level is specified in the stated entry requirements, a pass is required in English at the following grades or higher: SQA National 5 at C; SQA Standard Grade at 3; SQA Intermediate 1 at A; SQA Intermediate 2 at C; GCSE/IGSCE at C or 4; Level 2 Certificate Grade C or IB Standard Level at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry). We also accept a wider range of international qualifications and tests. English language qualifications must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the degree you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS, TOEFL, or Trinity ISE, in which case it must be no more than two years old.
Full details of our English language requirements can be found on our website:
Scotland In 2021-22 the fee level set by the Scottish Government was £1,820. The 2022-23 fee rate is expected to be confirmed by the Scottish Government in early 2022. Students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
England/Wales/N Ireland The Rest of UK (RUK) rate is yet to be confirmed and was £9,250 for 2021 entry. For 2022 entry this may increase in line with inflation and will be subject to government limits.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme -
Provider information
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33 Buccleuch Place
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Edinburgh
EH8 9JS
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