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Falmouth University

Falmouth Cornwall , England ,United Kingdom

Sustainable Product Design BA(Hons)

You’ll explore social, moral and ethical aspects of product design, learn how to create products with a lifetime far beyond what’s typical and explore how to change human behaviour and improve sustainability.
You will:
Be able to tailor projects to your own areas of interest.
Develop your creativity to design innovative solutions that address global sustainability challenges.
Be encouraged to take a proactive approach to building your network, with opportunities to meet industry practitioners through study visits.
Take optional study week trips to places such as Stockholm Furniture Fair and Milan Design Fair.
Design and create your own projects in your third year; you’ll have the opportunity to link with an industry partner or work on an independent project.

Campus Information

Falmouth Campus

Subtropical gardens and light-flooded studios make Falmouth Campus a haven for creative practice. With a lively creative community, impressive facilities and a library packed with resources, it’s the perfect space to share and develop your skills. What's more, just a few steps from the town centre and a short stroll to the shores of Gyllyngvase beach, inspiration is never far from reach.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Graduates could go on to work across a range of sectors in a variety of roles, including: 

  • Junior/senior designer in product design agencies  
  • Design researcher 
  • Product designer, including toys, lighting and furniture  
  • Sustainable consultants  
  • Sports products designer 
  • Healthcare product designer 
  • Independent designer/maker  
  • Service/UX designer  
  • Packaging designer 
  • Exhibition and shop fitting designer 
  • Community focused co-design and social enterprises  
  • 2D & 3D visualisation and rendering services 

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)

Academic requirements

Standard Year XII:

CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) 60%

ISCE (Indian Certificate secondary education) 60%

SSC (Senior School Certificate) 60%

ISC (Indian School Certificate) 60%

IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

Recognised Foundation Diploma

BULATS

Undergraduate - 70

Cambridge English Scale

Undergraduate - 169

European Baccalaureate

A minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

A minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English

IELTS

Undergraduate - 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each skill

PTE Academic

Undergraduate - Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components)