Course Summary

The one year HND programme is a follow-on from the HNC 3D Design course and will introduce you to design manufacturing, new materials and Trend Forecasting. You will also develop methodologies for idea generation within the industry, the design cycle, analysis and testing. There is an emphasis on contemporary making skills for example ceramic, glass, wood, metal and resin. The programme is delivered by design practitioners in studios in the purpose built South Bank Arts Centre. The course will prepare you for a career as a creative designer and maker, in addition you will engage in contextual studies of British, European product design as well as design from various cultures. Our students have progressed to employment with local and London based design agencies. One you have completed the HND in Product Design you can progress to a university of your choice.

Course Details - Modules

Core Units: • Core Unit 32 Professional Practice • Core Unit 33 Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson Set) • One Specialist Unit • Three Optional Units

Course Details – Assessment Method

Formal presentation of project work.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: 092W

Institution code: B23

Campus Name: Bedford College

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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


In order to begin this course you will need Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Diploma in Art and Design (3D Design). Other requirements: UAL Art and Design, or A Level Art and Design Essential: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Art and Design (3D Design) Desirable: Foundation Diploma Art and Design

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

England 2948.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 2948.0 Year 1
Scotland 2948.0 Year 1
Wales 2948.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

£150.00 art materials fee. Fees subject to change.

Provider information

Cauldwell Street
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Bedford
MK42 9AH

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