**Reasons to choose Kingston** – Kingston is ranked No.1 in the UK for design and crafts (Guardian University League table 2021). It’s the highest-ranked institution to offer BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design. – Through our strong links with industry, you’ll be able to test your ideas at leading companies. Examples include John Lewis, Foster & Partners, Herman Miller, Sony and New Balance. – This course includes optional study tours, visits to design studios and research-based trips. Previous tours have been to Milan, Munich, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona and Valencia. **About this course** If you’re considering a career in professional design, this course provides the skills, knowledge and practical experience you’ll need. Design work covers domestic and commercial furniture, housewares and ceramics, industrial and technology products. Using our workshops, you’ll have a platform for experimentation and discovery. You’ll study key themes, such as sustainability, manufacturing and the roles that designers play in industry. The course collaborates and engages with industry at all levels, from live industry briefs to masterclasses and talks by industry professionals. Your work will be promoted through international design competitions, major graduate shows and external exhibitions. You’ll graduate with a professional portfolio of work, giving you a springboard to employment.

Examples of modules: Please note that is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Year 1: - Design Fundamentals - Design 1 - Workshop and Studio Practice - Materials and Making: Themes in Design History Year 2: - Context and Communication - Intelligent Making - Future Lab - Critical Issues in Furniture and Product Design: Research and Practice Year 3: - Design for Production - Final Major Project - Dissertation: Research and Reflection - Professional Context

Assessment typically comprises exams (eg test or exam), practical (eg presentations, performance) and coursework (eg essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation).

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: W260

Institution code: K84

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/product-furniture-design/entry-requirements.html

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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English language requirements

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/product-furniture-design/entry-requirements.html

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

International	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
EU	9250.0	Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change as we are awaiting the Office For Student Guidance on Fee levels for 2020 and beyond. For international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/ Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs

River House
53-57 High Street
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Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ