About the course

We encourage a fresh and innovative approach to work, and students will be able to determine their own projects through their experience of modules such as: Business, Planning and Marketing, CAD/CAM Design Analysis, Furniture Design and Make, Materials Technology Production Methods and Techniques, Production Technology, Visual Communication. This course is delivered by Burnley College.

The standard full time tuition fee rate for this course in 2020/21 for Home and EU students is £9000 per year. The standard part time tuition fee rate for 2020/21 for Home and EU students is £1000 per 20 credit module.

Start Date/s

15/09/2025

Cost Information

Years 1 and 2 (delivered at Burnley College): The standard full time tuition fee rate per year for this course in 2023/24 for UK students is £9000

Entry Requirements

Our typical offer is 104-112 UCAS Points.  We operate a flexible admissions policy and treat everyone as an individual. This means that we will take into consideration your educational achievements and predicted grades (where applicable) together with your application as a whole, including work experience and personal statement. General Studies accepted. 1 GCSE ‘A’ level in appropriate subject plus 4 GCSE A, B or C grade or equivalent; BTEC National Diploma in Furniture Studies or; BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design or; GNVQ Art and Design or; NVQ Level 3 Furniture Studies or; City and Guilds Advances Furniture Studies or; Demonstrable relevant experience and commitment demonstrated through interview. Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies, are welcome and these applicants will be interviewed.

Modules

Visual Communication 

Design Analysis

Materials Technology

Production methods and Techniques

Furniture Design and Make

Workplace Module

Production Science and Technology

Business Planning and Marketing

Self Initiated Work

CAD/CAM

Production methods and Techniques

Project (40 credits)

Design and Make 2

Assessment

Teaching, learning and assessment approaches have been designed to promote the transfer of learning between modules and between academic and work-based activities. Personal and professional development and the integration of learning are promoted through the use of a learning contract. Teaching is normally delivered by a mixture of formal lectures, seminars, workshops, case studies and field visits supported by live project work. There are visiting lecturers from industry and you may additionally enjoy the opportunity to attend site visits and presentations given by employers and specialists. Assessment involves a combination of coursework, presentation exercises and examinations.

Information About Fees

The standard full time tuition fee rate for this course in 2020/21 for Home and EU students is £9000 per year. The standard part time tuition fee rate for 2020/21 for Home and EU students is £1000 per 20 credit module.