Embark on a journey of creativity with our Furniture and Product Design course. Explore crafting innovative products for diverse markets, striking a balance between commercial and conceptual work. Immerse yourself in a hands-on, empirical approach that emphasises designing through making, fostering experimentation with materials and processes.

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 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.

Compare our courses to find out how this course differs from BSc (Hons) Product Design and BA (Hons) Product Design.

Main image: Joe Cassidy, BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design student.

for Career after 15 months (The Guardian University Guide 2027).

NTU is ranked top 15 for Art & Design (Complete University Guide 2027).

for the number of undergraduate students studying Design studies (HESA 2024/25).

Live project briefs

We’re industry-focused with great connections. Through live projects and placements, you’ll be working face-to-face with some huge names — the likes of John Lewis, Pearson Lloyd, Hasbro, Philip Watts Designs, and deVol Kitchens.

Dive into the world of furniture and product design. Explore emerging trends and discover your unique creative voice through hands-on, collaborative projects. Build lasting connections with your peers and industry professionals while enjoying the freedom to develop your personal approach. Reflect on your motivations and see how your skills can adapt across various fields, from innovative furniture design to bespoke jewellery-making, in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Course accreditations

In the UK for Art and Design in the number of undergraduate students studying Design subjects (HESA 2023/24).

Module information

A standard full-time BA (Hons) course is made up of 120 credits studied each year. Some courses may vary, however, and you can find information on the total number of credits achieved per module below.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the

Year OneYear TwoOptional placement yearFinal Year

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Introduction to Design

You will develop an understanding of the key attributes of being a designer in all that you do, especially in applying safe working practices within the studios and workshops.

You will study issues and ideas exploring design from political, technological, social and economic perspectives.

As part of this module you will learn key design communication techniques, which is a significant tool for any designer in supporting the design process. This will include a range of media and methods in 2D and 3D i.e. sketching, basic modelling and presentation skills.

20 credits

Design Tools, Materials and Production

On this module you’ll enhance your practical design skills with hands-on experience in sketching, 3D modelling, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and prototyping, all while learning safe studio practices.

You’ll explore key design techniques and presentation skills, from digital and written communication to effective time management and peer presentations.

Design Context, Identity and Sustainable Responsibility

In this module you will explore design in context and the role of design in society to develop your own unique design identity through various approaches and historical insights.

You'll gain critical awareness, participate in debates, seminars, and presentations to enhance your critical thinking.

Investigating sustainable practices and key theories will shape your understanding of your future role as a responsible designer.

Design through Inquisitive Making

This module explores the iterative design process through hands-on experimentation, real-world industry briefs, and competition projects. You'll gain confidence working with materials, challenge ideas, and develop a professional approach to commercially-driven design.

Focusing on furniture and product design, you'll refine practical skills and design thinking while considering user needs and sustainability. Engaging in varied projects, you'll strengthen your creative, intellectual, and technical abilities, preparing for a future in design.

60 credits

Professional Practice

Explore design's past, present, and future. Get hands-on experience through industry insights and discussions, helping you map out your future in the design world with practical, real-world knowledge.

Develop your critical and analytical skills and learn essential topics like design management, sustainability, and commercial awareness. Understand the wider design industry, including the roles and responsibilities of designers, manufacturers, and consumers, preparing you for a successful career.

Advanced Design Tools, Materials and Production

You'll further develop your practical design skills and expand your awareness of their varied application to develop your own design processes. You will acquire, consider and apply techniques and skills that are often attributed to the creative perspective of furniture and product design, at a more advanced level.

You will also be introduced to and develop advanced language and communication skills, which will enable you to enhance your work for other modules, create your portfolio, CV, design work, and other industry-facing materials.

Sustainability, Materials and Processes

This module will advance your skills and build on your first-year knowledge to gain confidence in future and product design, exploring contemporary issues and global contexts while taking creative risks.

You’ll work on live industry briefs with real deadlines, tackling key design challenges like materials ergonomics and sustainability, whine producing professional-level concepts and prototypes.

Engage with client and commercial needs through live projects, enhancing your understanding of sustainable practice and diverse design models such as freelancing and activism.

Working on your creative development, you’ll focus on insightful research, material exploration and prototyping. You’ll refine your problem-solving skills and tackle complex design challenges.

Elective Design Project

You will have themes, provided by your course team, that you can select a project from, and you will work on this for the entirety of the module.

This module will help you develop your ability to conduct a project, integrating knowledge and skills you have gained from the programme.

This module is design-orientated which may involve selection of materials, processes, prototype making, product testing and evaluation. Your approach to practical work will show autonomy, initiative, risk-taking and innovation and be clearly articulated and contextualised through visual, written and verbal means.

40 credits

Exploring Materials and Processes

Explore and research a topic that sparks your interest and create a research portfolio to showcase your findings and ideas.

You'll develop a detailed plan for your project, focusing on direction, choices and the design work you'll produce later.

Experiment with materials and techniques, using your curiosity to uncover new, sustainable design possibilities.

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Placement Opportunity

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.

0 credits

Study abroad

If you're studying on our sandwich route you can also opt to study abroad for a full academic year, or for a semester, during Year Three. This is an optional and additional period of study that complements your degree at NTU as an alternative to taking a work placement.

This is an exciting opportunity to experience a different national culture, teaching and learning styles and subjects in an international environment. The destination university must be a year abroad / exchange partner of NTU or member of a formally recognised scheme such as the International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP).

Our NTU Global and student mobility team will support you in finding the right opportunity from one of the many international partners available around the world.

Successful completion of a period of international study will earn you a standalone award an International Study Certificate (minimum six weeks) or the International Study Diploma (minimum 36 weeks).

Exploration and Context

This module allows you to dive into a topic you're passionate about. Research and create a scoping document that highlights your key findings, setting the stage for your future design work.

You'll use this module to explore relevant subjects and set the foundation for your self-directed project.

Commercial Project

This module encourages you to explore real-world design challenges through dynamic, self-driven projects with live industry partners. Apply your skills to develop innovative solutions and see your work make an impact in the commercial world.

Projects are set by industry or recognised student competitions. This has previously included brands like Habitat, Made.com, Starpack, Allermuir and Howdens.

Self-Directed Project

You'll explore, research, and create your own design concepts. Build your skills, develop your portfolio, and make a personal impact on contemporary design through self-regulated, innovative work.

80 credits

Degree Show exhibition

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 ADBE's design-based courses to showcase their work to our network of industry professionals and prospective employers, invited specifically for this purpose.

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

Student experience

Phoebe Oldfield

Furniture and Product Design student

“The facilities available to us are fantastic and the lecturers and tutors are really great mentors as they all bring so much experience and insight to the table.”

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Lydia Huntington

“I now work as a trainee furniture and FF&E designer, which bridges my interest in furniture and interiors, and has given me the opportunity to learn new, complex CAD software such as Revit.”

Read Lydia's profile

Guto Davies

“Course staff are constantly pushing us to find who we are as designers and to find our own creative voice”

Read Guto's profile

Student Work

Neap by Lauren Dyer

The Fraxinus table by Ralph Shuttleworth

The Potters Chair by Darcy Hill

Dianthus by Molly Haslam

EDEN by Hannah Goodeve

The Verte Chair by Abigail Slade

HIRO by Charlie Dicksee

The Un Dressing Table by Lara Smith

Alessia by Adele Marie Sison

Pingvin by Joe McCusker-Bland

Practice makes perfect

Head of Product Design James Dale shares how studying at NTU prepares you for industry and how we support you in discovering what kind of designer you are.

How you're taught

You'll learn through a mix of:

lectures - covering the key theories

seminars - smaller-group sessions perfect for learning key skills and collaborative working

studio projects - working both independently and as groups

workshops - supported by our team, you’ll experiment with materials and develop designs through iterative model-making, testing and prototyping.

live briefs - from industry and competitions.

A placement year may be taken between year 2 and year 3 of study.

Beyond scheduled sessions, embrace independent study—preparing for lectures, researching, completing coursework, and expanding your portfolio through directed reading. Benefit from the insights of external professional practitioners, ensuring a continual enhancement of your learning with real-world perspectives.

100% of BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design sandwich students are positive about the level of academic support received on their course, stating that teaching staff always make the subject engaging.(NSS, 2025).

Our Product Design community

Dive into our dynamic Product Design community — a blend of creativity, support, and challenge. Collaborate seamlessly with classmates, tutors, and experts to shape your unique design identity from day one. Embrace teamwork to tackle diverse design activities, from idea experimentation in our studio to crafting CAD models and prototypes in our workshops. This environment is designed to inspire and prepare you for the creative challenges ahead in your studies and career.

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 will incur an additional cost of approximately £500 for participating students.

A valid passport and any associated visas will be required for trips outside of the UK.

Design studio

You'll benefit from dedicated studio space on the course. Our studio-based environment encourages experimentation with new methods, styles, and techniques, and pushes you to take your practice in any direction that motivates you. This approach reflects how the industry works and prepares you well for the collaborative approach that you'll practice throughout your career.

Live projects

As part of some modules, you'll work on live project briefs set by real industry clients. This can involve visits and workshops led by design teams from industry, and delivering presentations to them, providing the opportunity to showcase your skills and ability to potential employers. Previously our students have worked with John Lewis, Umbra, Isokon, Pearson Lloyd, Vitsoe, SCP and Morgan Contract Furniture.

Competitions

As well as working on briefs as part of the course, we encourage you to enter external industry competitions to challenge yourself, broaden your skillset, and add to your CV and portfolio. Our students are consistently recognised in national awards. Recent award wins include the Arts Thread Global Design Graduate Show in collaboration with Gucci, the Made.com TalentLab prize presented at New Designers, and the Design Fresh: Product of the Year at the 100% Design Awards, and the Wood Awards.

How you're assessed

People excel in different ways, and we want everybody to have the best possible chance of success. You will be assessed through:

coursework, this will make up the majority of your assessments and will consist of reports, logs, reflective journals, a portfolio of work, reviews and visual essays

exhibitions, showcasing your work and project outcomes.

Contact hours

For each 20-credit module, you’ll spend about 200 hours learning overall. Around 40 of those hours will be taught in lectures, seminars or practical sessions. The rest of the time is for independent study, reading, research, or working on assignments.

Who will teach you?

Fiona Davidson

Senior Lecturer

Fiona Davidson is Senior Lecturer for BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment.

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George Riding

George Riding is Senior Lecturer for BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment.

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James Dale

Head of Department

James Dale is the Head of Product Design in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment.

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Chris Lamerton

Principal Lecturer

Chris has developed and managed the learning experience for all year groups across our suite of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Product Design courses.

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Phillipa Martin

Principal Lecturer and Departmental Manager (focusing on Quality and Standards) for the Product Design team.

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Simon Cahill

Simon Cahill is Course Leader for BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment.

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Entry requirements

UK students

Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent).

Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent).

Other requirements:

A digital portfolio

To find out what qualifications have tariff points, please use our tariff calculator.

Additional requirements

Additional requirements for UK students

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Contextual offers

We consider every application in the context of your individual circumstances and educational background. This may include information about where you live, the school or college you attended, or experiences that may have shaped your educational journey. This is known as a contextual offer, and we use information provided through UCAS to help inform our decisions. By considering achievement in context, we can better recognise academic potential and ensure applicants are assessed as fairly and fully as possible.

Meeting our entry requirements

Hundreds of qualifications in the UK have UCAS Tariff points attached to specific grades, including A-levels, BTECs, T Levels and many more. You can use your grades and points from up to four different qualifications to meet our criteria. Enter your predicted or achieved grades into our Tariff calculator to find out how many points your qualifications are worth.

Other qualifications and experience

NTU welcomes applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds, either for year one entry or for advanced standing beyond the start of a course into year 2 or beyond.

We consider study and/or credit achieved from a similar course at another institution (otherwise known as credit transfer), vocational and professional qualifications, and broader work or life experience.

Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route. If you wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team who will be able to support you through the process.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

Academic entry requirements: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent). We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.

English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Additional international requirements

Additional requirements for international students

If you need help achieving the academic entry requirements, we offer a Foundation preparation course for this degree. The course is offered through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) based on our City campus.

English language requirements

View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.

If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.

If you have the right level of qualifications, you may be able to start your Bachelors degree at NTU in year 2 or year 3. This is called ‘advanced standing’ entry and is decided on a case-by case basis after our assessment of your qualifications and experience.

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

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Sign up to receive regular emails from the International Office. You'll hear about our news, scholarships and any upcoming events in your country with our expert regional teams.

If you need advice about studying at NTU as an international student or how to apply, our international webpages are a great place to start. If you have any questions about your study options, your international qualifications, experience, grades or other results, please get in touch through our enquiry form. Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world.

Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students - see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

£10,050 per year

Year abroad - £1,507

Placement year - £2,010

If you choose to do a placement year or year abroad, you'll pay a reduced fee for that year. Please be aware that you will be charged the fee set for the year this takes place, rather than being fixed at the rate applicable when you start your course, and any increases are subject to Government approval. As a guide, the fees above are for the 2027/28 academic year.

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including NTU bursaries and scholarships.

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees, including the placement year and study abroad options are subject to government policy and may change in future years of study.

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but we don’t want you to feel anxious or confused about it. Visit our fees and funding pages if you have any concerns.

International students - see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

£18,400 per year

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees might increase from the second year of your undergraduate course, in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Scholarships

We offer international scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for a scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money and the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Material costs for Product Design courses

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.

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.

Building Blocks financial package

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

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.

Field 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 will incur an additional cost of approximately £500 for participating students. A valid passport and any associated visas will be required for trips outside of the UK. Please note that field trip locations may vary and are subject to availability and change.

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.

Year abroad

If you choose to study abroad for a year, you may need to consider additional costs such as visas, vaccinations, accommodation and travel expenses.

Student Showcase

In Final Year, the School will provide infrastructure costs for your Student Showcase, 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.

IT resources and specialist software

All current students have access to Adobe products on campus via NTU computers such as in the Libraries and specialist computers in the school.

Current students at the university can purchase a single Adobe Creative Cloud licence directly from our online store at a discounted rate.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

Cost of living information and support

Managing your money can help you make the most of life at NTU. Here's how we can support you, and now you can make your funding go further.

Cost of living in Nottingham

Our student benefits and free services

Money advice for international students

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.

CSD accreditation

By enrolling in this programme, you'll gain complimentary student membership of CSD for the duration of your studies. This is the first step in a professional design career offering graduates exemptions in the application process, timescale and costs in achieving ‘Chartered Designer’ status.

Sandwich placement year

In your third year, grasp the opportunity for a year-long, full-time design placement to apply your skills in a real-world setting and explore career options. The skills developed in Years One and Two, along with a curated design portfolio, are complemented by support from our Employability team, assisting with opportunities, CVs, and interview preparation. This industry experience not only enhances your final year work but also establishes valuable connections, with some students returning to their placement companies post-graduation.

Students typically gain placements in product design companies across the UK and abroad. Recent destinations have included: PearsonLloyd, Benchmark, deVOL Kitchens, 2MZ & Pluck, Spiral Product Design, Whitemeadow Furniture and Rotterdam-based Studio Phil Proctor, Studio Wieki Somers and Jonas Lutz.

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.

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.

Final Year Showcase

Check out our NTU Design Industries Virtual Student Showcase, an online exhibition celebrating the work of our graduates.

Keep up to date with our current Final Year Product Design student work on Instagram @NTUDI!

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).

Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have successful careers in organisations such as:

John Lewis

Benchmark

FBC London

Object Design

Roundhouse Design

Kitchen Architecture

Our graduates are…

Graduates from this course now work in a wide range of roles such as:

Design Engineer

Design Consultant

Junior Designer

Assessed work-like experience

We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.

NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Where your course could take you

Discover how our students and alumni used their qualification to further their careers. Take a look at our other profiles and explore the possibilities awaiting you.

Meet Sarah, a Sherwood-based Eco Artist and Designer

Eco Artist Sarah Turner has created work for brands like Coca-Cola and the BBC. We spoke to her about her career and how she balances work with family life.

View Sarah Turner's profile

How a historic link to Nottingham inspired Chloe

NTU alum Chloe Bullock shares her memories of studying fashion design and the thrill of following in the footsteps of a very close family member.

View Chloe Bullock's profile

Campus and facilities

Studio space

As a Furniture and Product Design student, you will spend most of your time working between our open plan Maudsley studio and our workshops. These two spaces are where you'll collaborate, undertake group and individual work, sketch, model and develop projects through hands-on experimentation and prototyping, and undertake tutorials, presentations and critique sessions. Fitted with plenty of desk space, and well-equipped with sewing facilities and space to mock up full-scale models, you will be well supported by both 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 / 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

CNC (computer-numerical control) router with laser and plasma cutters

Bandsaw machines, lathes and circular saws to cut a range of materials, including wood, foam, plastics and metal

Ceramics workshop

Sanding machines to prepare surfaces and furniture for a high-quality finish.

Access to our workshops and labs

Enjoy scheduled access to well-equipped workshops and labs throughout your academic journey, tailored to meet project-specific needs. Additionally, our studio spaces are available for daily bookings, offering flexibility to accommodate your creative workflow. Outside timetabled hours, select machinery remains accessible, with priority given to timetabled students, but open to all when space permits.

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.

Take a video tour of our Product Design facilities

Explore our model-making studio in 360° - where designs come to life

Product Design Facilities

For more information visit the Product Design Facilities page.

Wood workshop

For more information visit the Wood workshop page.

Prototyping workshops

For more information visit the Prototyping workshops page.

Take a virtual tour

View Product Design facility tour video transcript

Applying

Apply through UCAS.

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.

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.

Apply through UCAS

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.

Please read our application guidance before you start your application.

We advise you to prepare and apply as early as you can as Student visa processing time can vary.

We'll send you important emails throughout the application process. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam mail folder.

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Personal statement guidance

You’ll submit a personal statement with your UCAS application – here are our tips on what to include and how to structure your personal statement.

Application support

If you have any questions about applying, get in touch through our online form or call us on 44 (0)115 848 4200.

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