Bachelor in Product Design and Innovation BSc

Tuition fees are 21,800 GBP per year.

Designed for the creative problem-solver who believes that products can always be better, this programme immerses you in a future-focused environment where research, technology, and aesthetic precision collide. You will thrive here if you are eager to move beyond theory and into the physical reality of making, transforming abstract concepts into high-functioning, marketable products. The course is built for those who want to master the entire design lifecycle—from initial sketching and clay modeling to advanced 3D printing and mechatronics.

What distinguishes this degree is its intense focus on industry readiness and collaborative practice. You will operate within a professional-grade Design Studio and have access to the 'Design Factory', a commercial enterprise where you will work on live briefs set by real companies. By integrating technical expertise with professional capabilities, you won't just learn how to design; you will learn how to lead in a fast-paced, innovative sector. Graduates leave as visionaries, fully prepared for roles in global design firms, manufacturing leadership, or as independent creative directors.

Integrated Power Skills

Every student benefits from a curriculum embedded with 'Aston Power Skills', ensuring you graduate with high-level competencies in AI & Digital, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Leadership, and Environmental Sustainability. This ensures that while you are developing your technical craft, you are simultaneously building the strategic, ethical, and digital mindset required by top-tier employers worldwide.

Aston University in Birmingham is a career-focused public research university with a central campus and a long tradition of linking education to industry. Founded from technical roots in 1895, Aston combines academic study with practical experience and is known for strong employability outcomes. The urban campus places students close to business, cultural and transport hubs, and a multicultural student community contributes to a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Aston emphasises applied learning, professional placements and partnerships with employers, so many programmes integrate a placement year or live industry projects. Facilities include modern lecture spaces, specialised labs and student services that support academic success and wellbeing. Small-group teaching and strong student support ensure international students have access to language help, academic workshops and career guidance tailored to the UK labour market.

Student life blends campus convenience with Birmingham’s vibrant cultural scene, offering clubs, societies and volunteer opportunities to build networks and practical skills. The university’s careers team helps with CVs, internships and graduate recruitment, while accommodation and welfare services ease the transition to study in the UK. Applicants should explore course accreditation, placement options and scholarship possibilities early, and connect with Aston’s international advisers to plan applications and arrival logistics.