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If you’re someone who loves turning ideas into real-world solutions, the BSc (Hons) Engineering Product Design at LSBU is the perfect place to start. This course is designed for creative thinkers with a technical edge—those who want to design innovative, functional, and beautifully crafted products that meet real human needs.
At LSBU, you’ll learn to design with purpose—balancing aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability every step of the way.
This three-year degree walks you through the entire lifecycle of product development, from first sketch to working prototype:
Conceptual Design
Develop your creative thinking and ideation techniques to generate exciting, user-focused product concepts.
Engineering Science & Analysis
Apply engineering principles to evaluate and refine your designs for functionality, performance, and sustainability.
Product Development & Prototyping
Learn how to bring ideas to life using modern tools and technologies, including digital fabrication, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping.
Design for Manufacture
Understand the ins and outs of real-world manufacturing processes so your designs are ready for production—cost-effective, scalable, and market-ready.
Final Year Major Project
Put your skills to the test in a self-led project that takes a product from concept to prototype, showcasing your technical knowledge, creativity, and design thinking.
Throughout the course, you’ll engage in live briefs and industry-linked projects, working with real clients and gaining experience that reflects what it's like to work in the field. From design sprints to long-term collaborations, LSBU gives you a taste of professional practice before you even graduate.
This course is professionally accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), supporting your path toward recognized professional status:
Registered Product Designer (RProdDes)
Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
Partial fulfillment toward Chartered Technological Product Designer (CTPD)
This accreditation gives your degree industry credibility and helps set you up for long-term career success.
Based at LSBU’s Southwark Campus, you’ll be immersed in one of the world’s most dynamic design and innovation hubs. You’ll have access to:
Specialist design studios
Prototyping and fabrication workshops
Advanced manufacturing and testing facilities
Plus, being in central London means you’re just steps away from design festivals, tech incubators, and countless networking opportunities
At LSBU, product design is more than just a concept on paper—it’s something you bring to life with your hands, your tools, and your imagination. The Engineering Product Design BSc (Hons) course is built around experiential, hands-on learning, giving students the chance to develop real products from the ground up, in an environment that mirrors the creative energy and problem-solving demands of the professional world.
Rather than learning from a distance, students at LSBU immerse themselves in design studios and workshops—places where ideas turn into tangible prototypes. You’ll work with:
3D printers and laser cutters
CAD software and digital modelling tools
Professional-grade prototyping equipment
Every module is infused with practical design work, helping you develop your technical skillset, boost your confidence, and bring your creativity to life.
LSBU’s strong industry connections help students land placements with some of the UK’s top design consultancies and engineering firms. Whether it’s a summer internship or a longer placement, these experiences offer:
Hands-on involvement in real projects
Exposure to design workflows and client interactions
A direct path to graduate job opportunities
Many students turn these placements into full-time roles after graduation.
Throughout the course, students collaborate with companies on live briefs, solving genuine design problems in real time. These projects don’t just prepare you for industry—they also help build a professional portfolio you can take to future employers.
LSBU encourages students to enter national and international design competitions like:
The RSA Student Design Awards
The James Dyson Award
These challenges are your chance to gain recognition, feedback, and visibility in the design community, while applying your skills in a high-impact, competitive environment.
Thanks to LSBU’s international partnerships, students may have the chance to take part in:
Design workshops abroad
Global summer schools
International collaborations with other universities and design studios
These opportunities give you a broader perspective on design and help you understand the cultural context of the products you create.
At LSBU, the support doesn’t stop once you’ve mastered CAD software or built your final prototype. The university is committed to helping you take that next big step—whether that’s launching your design career, starting your own studio, or continuing your academic journey.
LSBU’s dedicated Careers Hub is there to guide you every step of the way, offering:
One-to-One Career Coaching
Tailored advice to help you clarify your goals, explore your options, and make informed career decisions.
CV and Cover Letter Workshops
Focused sessions to help you craft applications that speak directly to design and engineering employers.
Interview Practice and Mock Interviews
Build confidence and refine your communication skills so you’re ready to shine when it matters most.
Networking and Career Fairs
Meet industry professionals and discover new opportunities through LSBU’s regular employer events and design showcases.
Graduates from the Engineering Product Design programme are known for their creativity, technical know-how, and hands-on experience—qualities that are highly valued in today’s fast-evolving design and engineering sectors.
Career destinations include roles in:
Product Design & Innovation
User-Centred and Human-Centred Design
Mechanical & Systems Engineering
Medical Device Development
Consumer Electronics & Smart Technology
Furniture and Industrial Design
3D Visualisation, Rendering, and CAD Modelling
Some graduates pursue careers in:
Design consultancy
Tech start-ups
Entrepreneurship—launching their own products or studios
LSBU alumni have gone on to work with multinational brands, boutique design firms, and research organisations, carving careers that combine creativity with real-world impact.
Many graduates choose to deepen their expertise through postgraduate study, with options including:
MSc Product Design Engineering
MSc Industrial Design
Master’s in Innovation, Technology & Management
MSc Human-Centred Design
MBA for Designers and Innovators
Others venture into emerging fields like:
UX/UI Design
Digital Fabrication & Smart Manufacturing
Sustainable Design and Circular Innovation
Some even move into academic research, pursuing PhDs in design, engineering, or innovation-led disciplines.
A Level - 120 UCAS points including Maths or Physical Science. Visit UCAS for guidance on the tariff.CBSE - Indian Standard XII: minimum average of 55-65% or higher (depending on exam board and LSBU course applied for)IELTS - 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)TOEFL - 80 overall (minimum sub-scores: Reading 18, Listening 17, Writing 17, Speaking 20) if IELTS is not providedSupporting Documents - 10th-grade transcript and 12th-grade predicted grades from your school counsellor, an official English language proficiency test certificate (if applicable), a UCAS personal statement up to 600 words, one teacher’s letter of recommendation, and an educational resume highlighting extracurricular activities, internships, and projects, as well as evidence of academic progression such as intent to pursue MS in Mechanical Engineering, MSc in Robotics, or MBA in Engineering Management.Product DesignDesign EngineeringIndustrial DesignUser Experience (UX) DesignHuman-Centered DesignAutomotive DesignFurniture DesignConsumer Electronics DesignMedical Device DesignPackaging DesignSustainable DesignManufacturing EngineeringCAD Modelling3D PrototypingInnovation ConsultancyDesign ResearchCreative Directionand Freelance Design
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