Loughborough University
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Product Design and Technology (with placement year)
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Sandwich
- 29/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
The Product Design and Technology BSc (Hons) degree is a trans-disciplinary course that sets out to educate and energise the next generation of product designers.
Its primary aim is to teach skills that enable the definition of new product opportunities, defined through applied research, tested through working prototypes, and detailed in terms of design for manufacture.
The course is underpinned by the concept of responsible design, which is embodied through the consideration of ethical interaction with users and clients, and product design which is inclusive and sustainable. Teaching takes a technologically innovative approach to the design and creation of beautiful, ingenious, functional, and viable products, developing students to become responsible designers who can establish technology-focused, creative responses across both creative and engineering domains.
This accredited course takes a technologically innovative approach to the design and creation of beautiful, ingenious, and functional products. It is well suited to students who are excited at the prospect of utilising modern technology for the creation of contemporary design solutions.
Modules
For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.
Assessment method
Assessment methods are varied and include the following methods: design projects and case studies; workshop and lab logbooks, sketchbooks, and development folios; mid and hi-fidelity physical and digital prototypes; presentation boards; research and design reports; in class and online tests; and verbal presentations.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years
Start dates
- 29/09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HJ79
- Institution code:
- L79
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Loughborough University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 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:
- HJ79
- Institution code:
- L79
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
ABB including one from Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Electronics or Computer Science.
All short-listed candidates are required to submit a design task and portfolio electronically.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM plus Grade B in one of the required A Level subjects
We do not consider an Engineering BTEC towards our typical offer requirements.
Access to HE Diploma
Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus Grade B in one of the required A Level subjects
We do not consider an Engineering BTEC towards our typical offer requirements.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate: D Plus Grades BB in one of the required A Level subjects
We do not consider an Engineering BTEC towards our typical offer requirements.
Scottish Advanced Higher - AB
AB including one from Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Electronics or Computer Science plus Highers at majority B grades
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
34 (6,5,5 HL) including 5 in HL Physics or Maths
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Extended Project
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop-down field for more information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language Grade 4/C
T Level
For 2025 entry, the following T Levels are currently being considered on a case by case basis. More information can be found on our website at https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/entrance-requirements/
This information details the general requirements and should be read in conjunction with the information given for each course.
Loughborough also accepts a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/country/
Loughborough uses contextual data in the admissions process to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers outlined in the information given for each course. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/contextual-data/
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
- Applicants are selected on the basis of their UCAS application and also a portfolio submission and design task.
- Other
- Applicants are selected on the basis of their UCAS application and also a portfolio submission and design task.
English language requirements
All applicants are required to demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language. For full details of the acceptable English language requirements see our website. http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We consider contextual information as part of the assessment of an application to provide us with further insight into your achievements. This may lead to reduced offers, up to two grades lower than the typical offer requirements, as well as additional consideration when your results are received. For further information about Contextual Admissions at Loughborough including our Access Loughborough Contextual Offer please visit our website.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £29750 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £29750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The fees stated above are for the 2025/26 academic year; fees for 2026/27 have not yet been confirmed by the UK government. We will update this information as soon as it is available. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.
UK tuition fees align with the applicable fee caps set by the UK government, and as such they are subject to changes made to the agreed cap in a specific year.
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