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The programme spans 4 years (B.Des) or 5 years (MEDes) in duration, with the two degree pathways sharing a common “core” in years One and Two. The programme covers the spectrum of making practices associated with design across two, three or four dimensions, including the design of tangible services and experiences in the immaterial domain (information), and in Year Two contains a Language Acquisition course in conjunction with Glasgow University. Throughout the B.Des programme the Studio component is complemented by Social Sciences and coursesin DH&T, with an elective opportunity offered in Year 3. Years Three and Four of the MEDes pathway are specific to the “host” institution in which the student is then situated as part of the two-year academic exchangecomponent.
Program overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BDes
Study Level
Undergraduate
The programme spans 4 years (B.Des) or 5 years (MEDes) in duration, with the two degree pathways sharing a common “core” in years One and Two. The programme covers the spectrum of making practices associated with design across two, three or four dimensions, including the design of tangible services and experiences in the immaterial domain (information), and in Year Two contains a Language Acquisition course in conjunction with Glasgow University. Throughout the B.Des programme the Studio component is complemented by Social Sciences and coursesin DH&T, with an elective opportunity offered in Year 3. Years Three and Four of the MEDes pathway are specific to the “host” institution in which the student is then situated as part of the two-year academic exchangecomponent.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
The Glasgow School of Art offers 17 undergraduate programmes, across four specialist schools - Mackintosh School of Architecture, School of Design, School of Fine Art and the School of Innovation and Technology. Our programmes offer highly specialised study in the creative disciplines in our unique art school environment, situated within one of Europe’s most exciting and dynamic creative cities.
Our teaching staff are active researchers and practitioners, with deep connections to the creative scene in Glasgow and beyond – connections that are drawn on in your learning and extracurricular opportunities.
Postgraduate study at GSA encompasses taught and research masters degree programmes.
Most of our masters programmes – aside from our two year Master of Fine Art and Master of Communication Design programmes – take place over one academic year, allowing you an intensive, transformative development of your practice. Whether you study at our main Glasgow campus, or our campus in the Highlands of Scotland, you will have access to specialised studio space, cutting-edge workshop equipment and technical facilities, as well as one of the best art and design library collections in the world. Our teaching staff are active researchers and practitioners, with deep connections to the creative scene in Glasgow and beyond – connections that are drawn on in your learning and extracurricular opportunities.
During your time as a postgraduate student you will have many chances to work collaboratively, exhibit externally and make connections with our many partners in the creative, business and wider world. Because our postgraduate community is truly international, you will encounter a diversity of contexts, cultures and connections.
Some of our postgraduate programmes also offer the chance to visit one of our many international partner institutions on exchange. The GSA offers over 25 graduate degree programmes across our schools of Fine Art, Design, Innovation and Technology and Architecture.
BDes ( Product Design)
Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, United Kingdom
# 13QS Subject Rankings
48 monthsProgram duration
75,840 GBPTuition Fee/year
Art and DesignMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BDes
Study Level
Undergraduate
Program overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BDes
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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Bachelor UG
Master PG
The Glasgow School of Art offers 17 undergraduate programmes, across four specialist schools - Mackintosh School of Architecture, School of Design, School of Fine Art and the School of Innovation and Technology. Our programmes offer highly specialised study in the creative disciplines in our unique art school environment, situated within one of Europe’s most exciting and dynamic creative cities.
Our teaching staff are active researchers and practitioners, with deep connections to the creative scene in Glasgow and beyond – connections that are drawn on in your learning and extracurricular opportunities.
Arts and Humanities (3)
BA (Hons) Communication Design.
BA (Hons) Fashion Design
BA (Hons) Fine Art ( Painting & Printmaking )
BA (Hons) Fine Art ( Sculpture & Environmental Art )
BA (Hons) Fine Art (Photography)
BA (Hons) Interaction Design
BA (Hons) Interior Design.
BA (Hons) Silversmithing and Jewellery Design
BA (Hons) Textile Design.
BDes ( Product Design)
BSc (Hons) Immersive Systems Design (3D Modelling)
BSc (Hons) Immersive Systems Design (Games and Virtual Reality)
Bachelor of Architecture with Honours (Architecture) (Barch)
Bachelor of Architecture with Honours (Architecture) (Barch)
Engineering and Technology (3)
BEng ( Product Design Engineering )
Social Sciences and Management (3)
BDes (Hons) Sound for the Moving Image
Postgraduate study at GSA encompasses taught and research masters degree programmes.
Most of our masters programmes – aside from our two year Master of Fine Art and Master of Communication Design programmes – take place over one academic year, allowing you an intensive, transformative development of your practice. Whether you study at our main Glasgow campus, or our campus in the Highlands of Scotland, you will have access to specialised studio space, cutting-edge workshop equipment and technical facilities, as well as one of the best art and design library collections in the world. Our teaching staff are active researchers and practitioners, with deep connections to the creative scene in Glasgow and beyond – connections that are drawn on in your learning and extracurricular opportunities.
During your time as a postgraduate student you will have many chances to work collaboratively, exhibit externally and make connections with our many partners in the creative, business and wider world. Because our postgraduate community is truly international, you will encounter a diversity of contexts, cultures and connections.
Some of our postgraduate programmes also offer the chance to visit one of our many international partner institutions on exchange. The GSA offers over 25 graduate degree programmes across our schools of Fine Art, Design, Innovation and Technology and Architecture.
Arts and Humanities (2)
(MDes) Communication Design
Architectural Studies (MArch)
M.Des in Design Innovation & Environmental Design.
M.Des in Design Innovation & Service Design
M.Des in Graphics/Illustration/ Photography
MDes Fashion and Textiles
MDes Sound for the Moving Image
MDes in Design Innovation and Citizenship
MDes in Design Innovation and Collaborative Creativity
MDes in Design Innovation and Interaction Design
MDes in Design Innovation and Transformation Design
MDes in Interior Design
MLitt Contemporary Art Practice
MLitt Curatorial Practice (Contemporary Art)
MSc Heritage Visualisation
MSc International Management and Design Innovation
MSc Product Design Engineering
MSc Product Design Engineering
MSc Serious Games and Virtual Reality
Master Of Fine Art
Life Sciences and Medicine (2)
MSc Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy