A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Portsmouth.

AccreditationInstitution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and The Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)⁠232 of 2374 similar publish this
How it's taughtcomputer-aided design (cad) system activity⁠240 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year⁠271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£1,505–£3,150/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateUnknownUnknown
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 3 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

21 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

6 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

How does the focus shift?

From projects and labs to internship

Share of modules by theme in each year. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsData and computingSociety, ethics and lawResearch methodsProjects and labsInternshipFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Specialist subjects
  • Data and computing
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
What is a week like?

How you're taught

  • computer-aided design (cad) system activity
  • laboratory work
  • Lectures
  • open access study
  • project work
  • Seminars

1 of 2375 similar publish hours · 0 of 2375 publish a teaching split

What are all the subjects?

All 21 modules

Year 1 · 6 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Year20
· Year20
· Year20
· Year20
· Year20
· Year20

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 8 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Core20
· Term 1Core20
· Term 2Optional20
· YearCore20
· YearCore20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Core20

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 7 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· YearCore40
· Term 2Core20
· Term 2Core20
· Term 1Core20
· Term 1Core20
· YearOptional120
· YearOptional120

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
Internship
  • Work placement yearAvailable: Yes⁠
Accreditation
  • BodyInstitution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and The Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)⁠
  • StatusAccredited⁠
How are you assessed?
Assessment methods
  • Case studies⁠
  • Coursework and portfolio⁠
  • Practical tests⁠
  • Presentations⁠
  • Written examinations and multiple choice tests⁠
Teaching methods
  • Computer-aided design (cad) system activity⁠
  • Laboratory work⁠
  • Lectures⁠
  • Open access study⁠
  • Project work⁠
  • Seminars⁠
  • Tutorials (personal and academic)⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More data and computing than 6 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeProduct Design and Innovation BSc (Hons) Portsmouth21
Photography BA (Hons) Portsmouth24
Illustration BA (Hons) Portsmouth25
  • Specialist subjects
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More data and computing, less projects and labs

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Specialist subjects
52% here
13% typical
Data and computing
10% here
1% typical
Internship
10% here
4% typical

Less here than typical

Projects and labs
10% here
27% typical
Business and management
0% here
5% typical

About the same as typical: society, ethics and law, research methods, languages and communication.

Which year differs most?

Year 2 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 2

More data and computing 25% against 0% at most

This programme

Year 3

More society, ethics and law 14% against 0% at most

This programme
  • Specialist subjects
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
Where you'll study

Studying in Portsmouth

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 248,440 in 2016
Distance to the centre≈ 1.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠, Swimming pool⁠, Gym (nearby)⁠, Library (nearby)⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠, Meal planInferred
SupportCareer service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠

The rest of what we hold on Portsmouth is on its page.

What it costs

At least £5,217 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £5,217 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£3,150
Application fee£27
Living, the institution's estimate × 12£2,040

Not published: visa fee and insurance

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (3)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2027/28£1,505 / year
≈ €1,803
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£1,635 / year
≈ €1,959
TuitionInternational students2027/28£3,150 / year
≈ €3,774
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×2.1
home students£1,505
EU/EEA£1,635
non-EU£3,150

Your passport changes the rate.

−£1,700

Care Leaver Bursary

−£1,000

Stand Alone Bursary

−£5,000

SQA Advanced Diploma Scholarship

Is that expensive?

Cheaper than most

Among 83 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €3,774

Costs more than 0 of 82 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €19,770 and €22,526.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

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This programme2027/28≈ €3,774
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Fashion Design Management (BBA concentration) (University of New York in Prague)2026/27≈ €12,300
Creative Technology (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €16,869
Animation and Game Design BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Commercial Photography BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Dance BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Fashion Cultures and Business BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Fashion Design BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Fashion Studies Top Up BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Filmmaking BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Fine Art BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Graphic Design BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Illustration BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Illustration and Animation BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Interior Design BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Music Performance and Production BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Music Technology and Production BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Photography BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Product Design BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
BA (Hons) Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising) (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising) with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) English and Film (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) English and Film with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Fashion Design: New Practice (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Fashion Design: New Practice with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Fashion Industry: Marketing, Buying and Promotion (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Fashion Industry: Marketing, Buying and Promotion with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Film, Screen and Content Production (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Film, Screen and Content Production with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Games Art and Animation (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Games Art and Animation with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Music Management (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Music Technology (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Music Technology with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Photography (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Photography with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Animation (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Animation with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BMus (Hons) Music Performance (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BMus (Hons) Music Performance with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BMus (Hons) Performance and Music Management (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BMus (Hons) Performance and Music Management with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
Animation, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Animation with Foundation Year, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Creative Writing and English Literature, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Creative Writing, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Film Studies, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Graphic and Digital Design, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Graphic and Digital Design with Foundation Year, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Professional Dance and Musical Theatre, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Animation BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Creative Music Technology BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Creative Music Technology Top-up BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Creative Writing BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
English and Creative Writing BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Fashion Design BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Fashion Marketing BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Film Production BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Film Studies BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Graphic Design BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Illustration BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Musical Theatre BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Photography BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Music Technology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
BA (Hons) Creative Intelligence & Innovation (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts)2027/28≈ €27,211
BA (Hons) Fashion (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts)2027/28≈ €27,211
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts)2027/28≈ €27,211
BA (Hons) Illustration (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts)2027/28≈ €27,211
Bachelor in Design (IE University)2027/28≈ €28,020
Bachelor in Fashion Design (IE University)2027/28≈ €28,020
Dual Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & Design (IE University)2027/28≈ €34,020
Dual Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & Fashion Design (IE University)2027/28≈ €34,020
And the whole degree?

≈ £12,600

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Dates and admission

When does it happen?
DeadlinesUnknownNotify me
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
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What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyOffer: 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, to include a relevant subject. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    +5 more
    • Offer: 24 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠
    • Offer: BBB-BBC, to include a relevant subject. Relevant subjects: mathematics, further mathematics, statistics, computer science, software systems development, electronics, physics, information technology (IT), economics, product design. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠
    • Offer: DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠
    • Offer: Merit Acceptable T Level Subjects: Digital Production, Design and Development, Design, Surveying and Planning, Building Services Engineering, Engineering and Manufacturing Design and Development, Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, Accounting (if mathematical components are passed), Finance (if mathematical components are passed). · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: T-levels⁠
    • Ucas tariff points · Text: 104-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, to include a relevant subject · Points max: 120 · Points min: 104⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠
    +2 more
    • Route: Ucas · Full time work placement · UCAS code: H771 · Institution code: P80⁠
    • Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: H770 · Institution code: P80⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeProduct Design and Innovation BSc (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarPhotography BA (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarFashion Design BA (Hons) Portsmouth
Price£3,150 / year · 2027/28£18,800 / year · 2027/28£18,800 / year · 2027/28
Duration4 years4 years5 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Graphic Design BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

36% free electives · 36% projects and labs

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Illustration BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

44% free electives · 24% projects and labs

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish
£10,050–£17,250 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€20,669

24% business and management · 14% projects and labs

BachelorScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Music Technology BSc (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

54% free electives · 27% projects and labs

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Product Design and Innovation BSc (Hons) is a bachelor's programme in arts and design at University of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 21 modules, of which 5 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are data and computing (10%), free electives (10%) and internship (10%).

It includes an internship.

How much does Product Design and Innovation BSc (Hons) cost?

£3,150 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £1,505; EU citizens: £1,635; International students: £3,150). In euros that is ≈ €3,774.

When is the next deadline or start?

Unknown.

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 19 fields we hold

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Dates · 1 with values
StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
Admission · 3 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠Route: Ucas · Full time work placement · UCAS code: H771 · Institution code: P80⁠Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: H770 · Institution code: P80⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
Prior educationOffer: 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, to include a relevant subject. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: 24 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠Offer: BBB-BBC, to include a relevant subject. Relevant subjects: mathematics, further mathematics, statistics, computer science, software systems development, electronics, physics, information technology (IT), economics, product design. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠Offer: DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠Offer: Merit Acceptable T Level Subjects: Digital Production, Design and Development, Design, Surveying and Planning, Building Services Engineering, Engineering and Manufacturing Design and Development, Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, Accounting (if mathematical components are passed), Finance (if mathematical components are passed). · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: T-levels⁠Ucas tariff points · Text: 104-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, to include a relevant subject · Points max: 120 · Points min: 104⁠
Programme · 13 with values
AccreditationInstitution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and The Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) · Status: Accredited⁠
Assessment methodscase studies⁠coursework and portfolio⁠practical tests⁠Presentations⁠written examinations and multiple choice tests⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
Duration4 years · Full time work placement⁠3 years · Full time⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Available: YesInferred
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationPortsmouth, Portsmouth, United KingdomInferred
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time work placement⁠Mode: Full time · Full time⁠
Teaching methodscomputer-aided design (cad) system activity⁠laboratory work⁠Lectures⁠open access study⁠project work⁠Seminars⁠tutorials (personal and academic)⁠

Institution record: University of Portsmouth

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