Furniture and Product Design BA (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): W240 (with placement year) / W242 (full-time)
- Start Date(s): September 2023
- Duration: Four years full-time with placement year, three years full-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time / Sandwich
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
The world is changing — and so are the private and professional spaces we live, learn, eat, sleep, work and relax in. If you’re a hands-on, experimentative designer who’s curious about furniture and product design, you’ve found the perfect course!
With an emphasis on designing through making, we'll explore function, form and the relationships we forge with the everyday objects with which we live. Alongside technical skills like sketching, model-making and prototyping, we’ll look at key human issues of ethically responsible design, analyse the ways that our lifestyles are changing and how this impacts on consumer choice, and experiment with innovative means of furniture and product production. You’ll test your skills across live projects, and you can even complete a year-long work placement, throwing yourself into the cutting edge of real-world industry.
We don’t produce cookie-cutter designers. Our students graduate as distinct individuals — some become successful freelancers, and others secure diverse roles with companies like Habitat, John Lewis, DFS and The Design Council. Some are designer-makers; others become journalists and curators. By exploring your craft, developing your own design identity, and making the most of some genuinely unique opportunities, you’ll be a stand-out prospect in the world of design.
Explore the work of our graduating students in our Student Showcase.
Main image: Joe Cassidy, BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design student.
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We’re industry-focused with great connections. Through live projects and placements, you’ll be working face-to-face with leading companies such as John Lewis, Pearson Lloyd, Modus, Magis and Allermuir. -
NTU is 2nd for the number of undergraduate students studying Design subjects (HESA 2021/22). -
You’ll be using the same equipment as the pros. From 3D printers to water-jet cutters and bandsaws, plus dedicated workshops for wood, metal and concrete working, we’ve got the lot — minimising the jump from uni to industry. -
Our community is creative, supportive, and challenging. It allows you to work side-by-side with your classmates, tutors, and our technical and research experts as you find and establish your own design identity.
What you’ll study
More than just building up your design and making skills, you’ll be analysing the contexts, critical traditions, trends and opportunities in furniture and product design. It’s about the bigger picture, and your own potential place within that picture. You’ll explore, experiment, and innovate, keeping an eye on what’s already out there, but focusing too on what’s coming down the line.
Reflective practice is a big part of the course, as is the sense of closeness and community. We work collaboratively and in small groups, mirroring industry conditions: we’re all specialists, working together on briefs, projects, and shared creative visions. Because of this, it’s no surprise our students are more than just coursemates — very often, they stay friends for life.
Most of all, though, this course is about creative freedom and encouragement. We don’t teach design and making processes in a rigid, prescriptive way: instead, we encourage you to develop your own approach. You’ll learn a lot about yourself, as you come to understand what really motivates and inspires you.
As you do that — honing and refining your own practice — you’ll see that your skills can be scaled all the way up into areas like architecture and interior design, or right down into things like artisanal jewellery-making. The course matches the versatility and breadth of the discipline, and every person’s journey through it is unique.
Here’s a year-by-year breakdown of the modules you’ll be studying.
In Year One, you'll establish your knowledge, skills and experience of the design process and its principles. Through a mixture of applied projects, you'll explore everything from user needs and market demands to technology, materials, and systems. You'll be required to use your imagination and creativity to tackle design briefs and develop a good understanding of the historic, contemporary and future influences on product design.
Design Fundamentals (40 credit points)
- This module provides the fundamental skills and knowledge that you'll need as design professionals, focusing on your development as a designer. This module is largely based on individual design project activity, with some elements of collaborative work with other students. It contains three elements: design projects, design communication, and design process and practice.
- You'll undertake a number of exciting product-inspired design projects, involving the expression of your creative and technical talents. You'll be expected to undertake research to inform and support your design activity.
- You'll learn how to use a range of techniques to communicate your ideas effectively, including computer-aided design (CAD); sketching; modelling; presentation drawings, images and rendering, and verbal, electronic and written presentations.
- You'll develop your knowledge and awareness of a range of material properties and production processes, introducing you to to the principles and applications of technology. You'll also develop your awareness of environmental issues, sustainability, ethical sourcing, and critically explore the historic, contemporary and future influences in art and design.
The Developing Furniture and Product Designer (40 credit points)
- This module builds on the Design Fundamentals module, continuing the practical design culture through studio-based activities and lectures.
- You'll further your knowledge of and skills in design communication, through digital tools including 3D CAD modelling, and sketch modelling, as well as develop your skills through presenting this information in front of your tutors and peers.
- You'll broaden your project portfolio by undertaking a range of design projects individually or as part of a team. The design activities will develop your understanding of how to frame appropriate solutions through a variety of different processes and approaches.
- You'll explore the importance of the commercial context of design, users and markets, which are integral to, and for, designers. You'll examine aspects related to design for the future to widen your understanding of contemporary issues that influence culture and society and their relationship with design.
Applied Furniture and Product Design Practice (40 credit points)
- This module focuses specifically on context and identity of design, and how to apply these alongside design processes and relevant design methodologies that are attributed to the creative perspective of product design.
- You'll expand your understanding of the subject beyond the traditional remit of product design, as a 3D field, to consider services, systems design, and digital prototyping, and explore and apply these within your work. Research will inform and support this design activity.
- You'll consider your own position as a future designer, the opportunities available for designers, and develop your own identity within this field. Building on your design communication skills, you'll explore design for production, and technical report writing skills.
Your Year Two modules will build on your experience and challenge you to take on more varied projects in preparation for professional practice. You'll focus on the evolving commercial and cultural demands of the design community through live projects, and take part in contemporary design competitions that will stretch your creative abilities and enhance your skillset. By the end of Year Two, you'll have produced a high-quality portfolio of work, which will be invaluable in securing an industry placement.
Professional Practice (60 credit points)
- This module is designed to prepare you, as a designer, for industry. By the end of the module you'll have developed a professional portfolio and CV that represents your design capability and awareness. The module is broken down into three elements: professional projects, professional context, and professional communications.
- You'll work on a range of different live briefs from industry, and competition work, focusing on user needs and characteristics, the market, product manufacturing, and commercial awareness.
- You'll develop and utilise advanced communication techniques to produce sketches, renderings, models, test rigs, prototypes, simulations, and virtual solutions for real industry scenarios.
- You'll contextualise your design studies, in terms of the future of the industry and your place in it. You'll learn about key design management techniques, and how to effectively manage your projects and time, working as an individual and part of a team.
Furniture and Product Design: Context and Identity (60 credit points)
- This module will build on the knowledge, skills and attributes learnt in the first year of your studies, and develops them to give you confidence to progress as a furniture and product designer. The module is broken down into three elements: product design projects, global contexts, and contemporary design practice.
- Your efforts will focus on making. You'll work on design briefs, some from industry clients, to real time deadlines. You'll consider significant issues designers face in practice such as user centred design, ergonomics, digital design, and changing culture and commercial markets.
- You'll explore the global impact of sustainability, cultural challenges, resources, and material usage, and examine different perspectives on the design profession through your project work.
- You'll gain an understanding of the relationships between the designer, clients, and users, and further your creative problem solving skills through project work. You'll consider various environmental factors that influence design, including economic, social, and aesthetic elements.
The course operates a 'soft semester' approach in Year Two meaning you also have the opportunity to undertake an international exchange opportunity to study abroad for 15 weeks (one semester).
In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to take a year-long, full-time placement. This year in industry will offer you hands-on experience, adding invaluable knowledge and skills to your CV. Many students return to their placement company after graduation, having developed a useful network of contacts within the industry.
Recent placement destinations have included Fritz Fryer Lighting, Spiral Product Design, Sawaya & Mironi (Milan), Modus Furniture, Object Design and more, working in roles such as trainee designer, CAD/CAM technician, junior designer and planner, amongst more. The majority of their roles include salaries, with some students earning up to £18,000 for their year.
Successful completion of the placement year leads to an extra qualification – the Diploma in Professional Practice.
You'll also have the opportunity to undertake a European Project Semester during your third year with one of our partner universities. This option allows you to spend half a year studying abroad, and the other half gaining work experience on placement. We've got links with Universities in Spain, France, Austria, The Netherlands and Germany.
In your final year, you'll develop a detailed learning proposal or the year which will provide you the opportunity to investigate, explore and develop projects of personal and professional interest to you. This is your chance to showcase your knowledge, skills, and personal design identity through your work.
Design in Practice (80 credit points)
- Within this module you’ll complete a minor project and major project. Your proposal of work will focus your thoughts and plans for what you intend to learn, develop and produce during the module. The minor content of this module is formally taught, but the major – your own negotiated activity – is not formally taught.
- You'll develop the application of your skills, knowledge and understanding of design methodologies to the creative realisation of products, and develop an understanding your own practice in a professional context.
Design in Context (40 credit points)
- This module gives you the opportunity to explore a subject of your personal interest and choice. It challenges you to source and research information, be critical and reflective, and present findings on a range of topical, relevant subjects of significance.
- You'll either do this through a dissertation - a critically reflective piece independent from the rest of your studies, or as a thesis - a critically reflective piece directly linked to your self-directed project in the Design in Practice module. Whichever route you choose, your topics are individually negotiated and agreed with tutors through a learning agreement.
Exhibiting as part of the Degree Shows
In your final year, you'll be invited to display your work as part of NTU's Degree Shows. The events are an opportunity for all final year students studying across NTU's Art and Design-based courses to showcase their work to our network of industry professionals and prospective employers, invited specifically for this purpose.
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How you’re taught
Course content is delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and studio design sessions. You will also be involved in self-directed project work with the support of NOW, our virtual learning environment.
Outside of timetabled sessions, you will need to undertake self-directed independent study. This will include preparing for lectures, researching, completing coursework, developing a portfolio, and directed reading to expand your knowledge.
This course is supported by external professional practitioners, ensuring that your learning is continuously enhanced through exposure to real-world perspective.
Our Product Design community
We have a strong sense of community on our Product Design courses. Our community is creative, supportive, and challenging. It allows you to work side-by-side with your classmates, tutors, and our technical and research experts as you find and establish your own design identity.
You'll become part of this community from your first day on the course. It's important that you feel comfortable working collaboratively for you to push the boundaries of design and tackle creative challenges that you'll face throughout your studies and in your career. You'll work in teams to complete lots of different design activities, from experimenting with ideas and plans in our studio space to developing CAD models and producing prototypes in our workshops.
Study trips
Field trips and study visits are an important part of your learning. Trips may include site visits and visits to practices, museums, exhibitions and events. Where a trip is mandatory it will be aligned to your modules and inform project work, and substantive costs – including travel and accommodation – will be paid for by the school. Optional trips may also be organised which can provide additional opportunities to enhance your knowledge and experience. Optional trips may incur a cost to the student. A valid passport and any associated visas will be required for trips outside of the UK.
Contact hours
| Year One | Lectures/seminars/workshops | 46% | Independent study | 54% |
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| Year Two | Lectures/seminars/workshops | 43% | Independent study | 57% |
| Year Three | Optional placement year | |||
| Year Four | Lectures/seminars/workshops | 20% | Independent study | 80% |
How you’re assessed
You’ll be assessed through coursework, which will consist of projects, reports, presentations, essays and a portfolio.
| Year One | Coursework | 100% |
|---|---|---|
| Year Two | Coursework | 100% |
| Year Three | Optional placement year | |
| Year Four | Coursework | 100% |
Careers and employability
Our course is designed to prepare you to succeed in the design industry, through work placements, working on real projects from industry, input from industry professionals, and regularly updated course content.
Sandwich placement year
In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to take a year-long, full-time placement. Placement years are the perfect opportunity for you to put your skills to the test in a real design role, and test out potential careers. Through modules and projects, you'll study in Years One and Two, you'll develop skills that employers are looking for and a design portfolio that showcases your design interests and capabilities. Our Employability team will support you in everything from finding opportunities to preparing your CV and practicing interview techniques.
This year in industry will provide you with invaluable experience that is hugely valued by graduate employers. It can also give you a sense of focus and direction for your final year work, and graduate jobs. Some of our students design their final year projects around their experiences in industry and sometimes work with their placement companies to deliver the work. Many students return to their placement company after graduation, having developed a useful network of contacts within the industry.
Students typically gain placements in product design companies across the UK and abroad. Recent destinations have included:
- deVOL Kitchens
- 2MZ & Pluck
- Spiral Product Design
- Whitemeadow Furniture
- Philip Watts Designs.
NTU is 2nd for the number of Undergraduate students studying Design studies (HESA, 2021/22).
Professional qualification
Successful completion of the 36 weeks leads to an extra qualification – the Diploma in Professional Practice, which will further enhance your CV.
Where do Product Design graduates from NTU work?
NTU has a strong product design alumni community, with many graduates working in senior positions in leading national and international companies.
Recent graduate destinations include:
- G-Plan
- John Lewis
- Next
- Benchmark
- Nestlé
- FBC London
- Object Design
- DFS
- Roundhouse Design
- Kitchen Architecture.
Our Employability team
Our expert Employability team will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice. You can benefit from this service at any time during your studies, and for up to three years after completing your course.
NTU Enterprise
You'll also have the opportunity to turn your ideas into a viable business with help from NTU Enterprise, NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, a support centre to help students create, develop and grow their own businesses.
Final Year Showcase
Check out our NTU Design Industries Virtual Student Showcase, an online exhibition celebrating the work of our Class of 2022 graduates.
Keep up to date with our current Final Year Product Design student work on Instagram @NTUDI!
What our students are doing now
NTU Product Design students celebrate success at New Designers 2022
BSc (Hons) Product Design student, Charlotte Bradford and BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design student, Jacob Riley picked up top prizes at this year’s New Designers Awards.
Student shows how recycled trainers could be used to make furniture
Product Design alumni exhibit their work at the Global Grad Show
Campus and facilities
Studio space
Our Arkwright studio is a big, open, creative space where you'll spend a lot of your time as a Furniture and Product Design student. This is where you'll collaborate, undertake group and individual work, sketch, develop projects and soft modelling, and have presentations and critique sessions. Fitted with plenty of desk space and computers with all the software you need, you'll be well equipped and supported by our academic and technical teams.
Specialist facilities
At the University's City Campus, you'll have full access to our range of specialist equipment and spaces based in our Arkwright and Maudslay buildings. You'll be supported by a team of expert technical staff who will teach you to maximise the use of our resources and facilitate your development as a designer.
You'll benefit from our dedicated studios and workshop facilities, and full IT and CAD suites.
Specialised equipment includes the following:
- Rapid prototyping modellers: these machines quickly create a 3D object from a virtual computer model using a highly advanced laser process.
- Waterjet cutter: the latest generation precision technology capable of cutting up to 150mm in almost any solid material such as glass, steel, granite, marble, aluminium and rubber.
- a CNC (computer-numerical control) router and laser and plasma cutters.
- Bandsaw machines, lathes and circular saws to cut a range of materials including wood, foam, plastics and metal.
- Sanding machines, used to prepare surfaces and furniture for a high quality finish.
Access to our workshops and labs
You will have timetabled access to the workshops and labs in Year One, and project-specific access in Years Two and your final year. There is also access to studio spaces, which can be booked on a daily basis. Some machinery will be available outside timetabled hours. Timetabled students have priority, but other students can access the workshops at any time, provided there is space available.
In normal circumstances, the Maudslay workshops are open Monday to Friday, from 9.00 am to 4.45 pm, closing on Wednesday afternoons.
The workshops are normally closed for lunch from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm. However, during busy periods the workshops do not close for lunch.
Dedicated resource centre
Students in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment have access to a dedicated resource centre. This centre, based in the Maudslay building, enables students to undertake private study in a facility equipped with computers, large format plotters and desk space, together with the latest, and archived, journals and publications.
Entry requirements
Looking for a place in Clearing? We are accepting applications and would love to hear from you.
To discuss our entry requirements and see what we can offer you, call us now on +44 (0)115 848 6000 or apply online.
What are we looking for?
- We accept UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent).
- GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.
Other requirements
Other qualifications and experience
We may also consider credits achieved at other universities and your work/life experience through an assessment of prior learning. This may be for year one entry, or beyond the beginning of a course where applicable, for example, into year 2. Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.
Looking for a place in Clearing? We are accepting applications and would love to hear from you.
To discuss our entry requirements and see what we can offer you, call us now on +44 (0)115 848 6000 or apply online.
What are we looking for?
- We accept UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent).
- GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.
Other requirements
International qualifications
We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:
Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)
If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:
English language entry requirements
You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:
Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)
You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before. This decision would be made in accordance with our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.
Would you like some advice on your study plans?
Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.
Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office.
Fees and funding
Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, that's why we're here to help. Take a look at our fees and funding pages for lots of handy advice and guidance.
Getting in touch
For more advice and guidance, you can contact our Student Financial Support Service by calling +44 (0)115 848 2494.
Additional costs
Your course fees cover the cost of studies, and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our modern library, industry-standard workshops and study spaces, support from our expert Employability team, and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses.
Here at NTU we provide excellent learning resources, including the Boots Library, specialist workshops and studios. However, you should be aware that sometimes you may incur additional costs, which for this programme could include the following:
- Year 1: Layout pads, geometry set, portfolio case, rendering pens, materials £250 (minimum) and printing £100 (minimum)
- Year 2: Layout pads and materials £160 (minimum) and printing £100 (minimum)
- Final Year: Layout pads and materials £700 (minimum) and printing £80 (minimum)
Please note that material costs may vary depending on what material you choose to work in. All other mandatory costs for the course are paid for by the University.
Our Students’ Union shop and Bonington art shop are great places to pick up drawing and writing equipment at reasonable prices and are located right in the centre of our City Campus.
Library books
Most study modules will recommend one or more core text books, which most students choose to purchase. Book costs vary and further information is available in the University’s bookshop. Our libraries provide a good supply of essential text books, journals and materials (many of which you can access online) – meaning you may not need to purchase as many books as you might think! There may also be a supply of second-hand books available for purchase from previous year students.
Placements
If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.
Degree Show
In Final Year, the School will provide infrastructure costs for your Degree Show, including course catalogue and exhibition set-up costs. If you’re selected to exhibit your work at a graduate show in London, the School will cover the cost of transporting your work, the exhibition stand and event set-up.
Our Building Blocks financial package: supporting you throughout your studies
As a student at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, you’ll also benefit from our Building Blocks financial package, which aims to help minimise the additional costs of study, while you’re here at NTU.
What you’ll receive
- £100 print and materials credit for each year of your course (for a maximum of three years). You’ll be able to spend this at our Bonington art shop, fully stocked with a wide range of art and design materials at student-friendly prices, and at our School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment workshops and print facilities.
- All of the materials needed for induction workshops and activities, working within our workshops and laboratories.
- Free personal protective equipment (PPE), which usually includes hard-wearing boots, goggles and high-vis vests, to keep you safe on site visits and while working in our workshops.
- Access to the free professional body accreditation, as appropriate for your course.
- £20 pre-paid printing allowance for use at the NTU Print Shops, and library photocopiers. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the Printing, photocopying and scanning information on the Library website.
Tuition fees for September 2023 entry
Tuition fees are payable for each year that you are at the University. The level of tuition fees for the second and subsequent years of your undergraduate course may increase in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government. Visit our fees page for more information.
Scholarships
We offer scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for your scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.
Living costs
Get advice on the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham and how to budget:
Paying fees
Find out about advanced payments, instalment plan options and how to make payments securely to the University:
Additional costs
Your course fees cover the cost of studies, and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our modern library, industry-standard workshops and study spaces, support from our expert Employability team, and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses.
Here at NTU we provide excellent learning resources, including the Boots Library, specialist workshops and studios. However, you should be aware that sometimes you may incur additional costs, which for this programme could include the following:
- Year 1: Layout pads, geometry set, portfolio case, rendering pens, materials £250 (minimum) and printing £100 (minimum)
- Year 2: Layout pads and materials £160 (minimum) and printing £100 (minimum)
- Final Year: Layout pads and materials £700 (minimum) and printing £80 (minimum)
Please note that material costs may vary depending on what material you choose to work in. All other mandatory costs for the course are paid for by the University.
Our Students’ Union shop and Bonington art shop are great places to pick up drawing and writing equipment at reasonable prices and are located right in the centre of our City Campus.
Library books
Most study modules will recommend one or more core text books, which most students choose to purchase. Book costs vary and further information is available in the University’s bookshop. Our libraries provide a good supply of essential text books, journals and materials (many of which you can access online) – meaning you may not need to purchase as many books as you might think! There may also be a supply of second-hand books available for purchase from previous year students.
Placements
If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.
Degree Show
In Final Year, the School will provide infrastructure costs for your Degree Show, including course catalogue and exhibition set-up costs. If you’re selected to exhibit your work at a graduate show in London, the School will cover the cost of transporting your work, the exhibition stand and event set-up.
Our Building Blocks financial package: supporting you throughout your studies
As a student at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, you’ll also benefit from our Building Blocks financial package, which aims to help minimise the additional costs of study, while you’re here at NTU.
What you’ll receive
- £100 print and materials credit for each year of your course (for a maximum of three years). You’ll be able to spend this at our Bonington art shop, fully stocked with a wide range of art and design materials at student-friendly prices, and at our School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment workshops and print facilities.
- All of the materials needed for induction workshops and activities, working within our workshops and laboratories.
- Free personal protective equipment (PPE), which usually includes hard-wearing boots, goggles and high-vis vests, to keep you safe on site visits and while working in our workshops.
- Access to the free professional body accreditation, as appropriate for your course.
- £20 pre-paid printing allowance for use at the NTU Print Shops, and library photocopiers. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the Printing, photocopying and scanning information on the Library website.
Would you like some advice on your study plans?
Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.
Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office.
How to apply
Apply through UCAS.
As part of your application, you’ll submit a personal statement. Tell us about your ambitions, skills and experience. You have 4,000 characters to impress us – here’s how to make your words count.
If successful, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll present your portfolio. This is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your potential as a designer. Take a look at our interview and portfolio advice.
Keeping up to date
After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.
You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page.
You can apply for this course through UCAS.
If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU Applicant Portal.
Application advice
Apply early so that you have enough time to prepare – processing times for Student visas can vary, for example. After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.
Writing your personal statement
Be honest, thorough, and persuasive – we can only make a decision about your application based on what you tell us:
Your portfolio
If your initial application is successful, you'll be invited to submit a digital portfolio of your work.
This is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your potential as a designer. Take a look at our portfolio advice.
Would you like some advice on your study plans?
Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.
Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office.