8 university, college and Graduate Apprenticeship routes, with entry grades checked October 2026. Always check the course page before you apply.
University · University of StrathclydeProduct Design Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H771
StandardAAABWidening accessBBBB
- Subjects
- Maths and Engineering Science or Physics; N5 English (Higher preferred)
- Notes
- Higher Art & Design, D&M or Graphic Communication recommended. A Foundation Apprenticeship can replace a non-essential Higher.
University · University of StrathclydeProduct Design and Innovation
BSc (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS W240
StandardAAABWidening accessBBBB
- Subjects
- Maths and Engineering Science or Physics; N5 English (Higher preferred)
- Notes
- Higher Art & Design, D&M or Graphic Communication recommended.
University · University of Glasgow (with Glasgow School of Art)Product Design Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H3W2
StandardAAAAAWidening accessAABB
- Subjects
- Maths and Engineering Science or Physics, at AA
- Notes
- Standard: AAAAA by end of S6, at least AABB after S5. Widening access: AABB or BBBB and a pre-entry programme.
University · Glasgow School of ArtProduct Design
BDes/MEDes (Hons), 4–5 yrs · UCAS HW72
StandardABBBWidening accessBBCC
- Subjects
- English or an English-based subject
- Notes
- Digital portfolio and interview.
University · Edinburgh Napier UniversityProduct Design
BDes (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS W241
StandardBBBCWidening accessBCCC
- Subjects
- None required; Art & Design or D&M preferred
- Notes
- Portfolio and interview. Year 2 entry with Advanced Highers BBC.
University · University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh College of Art)Product Design
BA (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS W240
StandardABBB
- Subjects
- N5 English
- Notes
- ABBB in one sitting, or AABB/ABBBB over two. Digital portfolio required.
University · University of Dundee (DJCAD)Product Design (2nd year entry)
BSc (Hons) · UCAS W240
- Subjects
- 2 Advanced Highers at BB plus 2 Highers at BB
- Notes
- Portfolio and interview. Art & Design or an English-based subject preferred.
College route · Edinburgh College (Granton)HND 3D Design: Interior, Product and Exhibition Design
HND, 2 yrs
- Subjects
- 2 Highers or other SCQF 6 qualifications
- Notes
- Portfolio and interview. Leads to degree study or employment.