Bachelor of Product Design

    Bachelor of Product Design

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 25,376 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 25, 2026

    Bachelor of Product Design

    About

    Introduction

    Product Design combines creative design, science, engineering, and business studies. Product designers plan and develop items for homes, businesses, and industry.

    From creating a new lightweight kayak or a phone app, to formulating rongoā (medicinal products) or a virtual training world, studying product design will equip you for a wide range of occupations.

    Graduates will be able to develop creative ideas based on their knowledge of related sciences and engineering disciplines, as well as gain the practical business skills needed to commercialise new products.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

    Recommended preparation

    Entry to the BProdDesign is open to anyone with entry to the University. However, it is strongly recommended that you have at least 14 credits in NCEA Level 2 science and mathematics. Those intending to take Chemical Formulation Design should ideally have 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 chemistry (or the IB/CIE equivalent of these).

    Secondary school studies in related subjects such as digital technologies, technology, or design and visual communication would be an advantage.

    Visit Te Kura Hanga Otinga | School of Product Design website for more details on recommended preparation, including an outline for different secondary school qualifications.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    English language courses offered in partnership with CCEL will prepare you for study at Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses offered by CCEL are designed to provide you with the specific language and study skills you will need to succeed in academic study.

    Further details and application form are available from the CCEL site.

    Career

    Career ready

    • Gain practical experience by taking part in design projects right from the first year.
    • Learn to develop ideas based on the latest science and technology, while gaining the business skills needed to launch new products that fulfil a market need.
    • Graduates will be ready to work in design agencies, manufacturing companies, engineering consultancies, educational and training companies, research and development, and more. You may even choose to start your own company.

    Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    25,376 / year

    Bachelor of Product Design

    University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Christchurch