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Students
Tuition Fee
USD 18,000
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Design | Furniture Design
Area of study
Arts
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 18,000
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-01-
2023-11-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Do you have a passion for furniture design and making? Are you constantly trying to figure out how to improve existing and create new 3D designs? Do you know your mortice from your tenon?

This course is for passionate innovators who want to get hands-on and bring ideas to life. Taught at our High Wycombe campus, you’ll get the opportunity to build up your skills whilst studying in one of the most renowned furniture making towns of the UK.

Program Outline

Modules

This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our

Academic Advice section

.

Foundation Year Core Modules Credits

Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity

Credits

The module will prepare you for successful progression into academic study while allowing you to learn about and prepare yourself for employment in the twenty-first century through inquiry-based learning, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.

Preparing for Success: Self-development and Responsibility

Credits

This module enables you to begin developing the Bucks Graduate Attributes associated with leadership and self-development and social and ethical awareness and responsibility, which are essential for success in higher education and in the world of work.

Inquiry Based Learning

Credits

Delivery of this module is based on ‘confirmation inquiry’ – a foundational level of inquiry geared for developing your understanding of key concepts and themes as well as basic methodologies and approaches to academic work, relevant to your discipline. You’ll then have the opportunity to analyse a problem or question that relates to your subject a...

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Inquiry Based Learning

Credits

Delivery of this module is based on ‘confirmation inquiry’ – a foundational level of inquiry geared for developing your understanding of key concepts and themes as well as basic methodologies and approaches to academic work, relevant to your discipline. You’ll then have the opportunity to analyse a problem or question that relates to your subject area.

Introduction to Design and Development

Credits

This module aims to give you an introduction to design principles stimulating creative thinking and problem solving within the areas of architecture, interior & spatial design, product & production design.

Year 1 Core Modules Credits

Craft Skills 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module provides the core foundation of craft skills, providing a solid foundation in the use of tools and techniques across a range of media. It provides a practical understanding of the use of basic hand tools and the safe operation of machinery used in the making of products and furniture.

Materials and Processes 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module will introduce you to the creative potential of a range of materials including metal, wood and plastics. Understanding of these materials will be achieved through hands on experience and demonstrations of associated core processes.

Design Communication 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module will provide an understanding of the design fundamentals needed to be proficient in furniture design. It will cover design thinking, user centred design and design applications for furniture design and manufacture. This will include methods to communicate design processes and problem-solving using design principles.

Sustainable Practice 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module will introduce you to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), where the basic objectives of sustainability in relation to products are to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources, minimize waste, and create healthy, productive environments. It will highlight the role of the design and furniture industry in minimising the impact on...

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Sustainable Practice

Credits

20.00

This module will introduce you to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), where the basic objectives of sustainability in relation to products are to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources, minimize waste, and create healthy, productive environments. It will highlight the role of the design and furniture industry in minimising the impact on the natural environment.

Critical and Historical Thinking 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module introduces you to the skills and perspectives needed to research, analyse, speak and write about images, objects and designed spaces. It familiarises you with several historical and contemporary topics and issues, alongside the development of skills in research, critical analysis and communication, and interpretive strategies appropriat...

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Critical and Historical Thinking

Credits

20.00

This module introduces you to the skills and perspectives needed to research, analyse, speak and write about images, objects and designed spaces. It familiarises you with several historical and contemporary topics and issues, alongside the development of skills in research, critical analysis and communication, and interpretive strategies appropriate to studio-based art & design disciplines.

Year 2 Core Modules Credits

Testing, Jig construction and Prototyping 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module extends the practical knowledge and skills required in the production of furniture. You’ll cover the design and making of aids and supports for complex components, elements of furniture that are challenging to secure and work safely using normal fastenings. It will also enable you to produce structures (rigs) that can be used to test co...

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Testing, Jig construction and Prototyping

Credits

20.00

This module extends the practical knowledge and skills required in the production of furniture. You’ll cover the design and making of aids and supports for complex components, elements of furniture that are challenging to secure and work safely using normal fastenings. It will also enable you to produce structures (rigs) that can be used to test components or several components, to ensure the longevity of their furniture designs.

Advanced Materials and Technology 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module enables you to discover and examine advanced materials and technologies for design, manufacture and production available within the furniture design industry. It provides a comprehensive understanding of traditional and modern materials employed in the making of furniture, the evolution of technologies used and the impact on production ...

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Advanced Materials and Technology

Credits

20.00

This module enables you to discover and examine advanced materials and technologies for design, manufacture and production available within the furniture design industry. It provides a comprehensive understanding of traditional and modern materials employed in the making of furniture, the evolution of technologies used and the impact on production efficiencies and sustainability.

Design Visualisation 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module will be aimed at developing your understanding of the methods and benefits of computers in the design and manufacture of products and furniture. It should provide opportunities for the use of CAD and CAM software, to include draughting, design, control of CNC machine tools and to produce models and prototypes.

Professional Studies for Furniture Design 20.00

Credits

20.00

This module aims to support your employability by encouraging you to consider and evaluate your furniture design practice within a professional context, and to develop an understanding of the key considerations required to support practice. It’ll inform you about the structures and organisations which underpin professional practice within the furni...

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About University
Masters
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Buckinghamshire New University


Overview:

Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) is a modern university with a focus on practical and job-related learning. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines. BNU is known for its high student satisfaction rates, excellent student support, and strong employability outcomes.


Services Offered:

BNU provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:

    Student Success and Support:

    This includes career guidance, health and wellbeing services, disability support, library resources, and a multi-faith chaplaincy.

    Digital and Technical Services:

    BNU offers access to IT facilities, software, and online learning platforms like Blackboard.

    Accommodation:

    BNU provides on-campus accommodation options at its High Wycombe campus, as well as guidance for finding private rented accommodation.

    Financial Support:

    BNU offers various financial aid options, including bursaries, scholarships, and hardship funds.

    International Student Support:

    BNU provides specific support for international students, including visa guidance, travel assistance, and integration programs.

Student Life and Campus Experience:

BNU offers a vibrant and inclusive campus experience with a strong focus on student engagement. Students can expect:

    Active Students' Union:

    BNU's Students' Union provides a range of social, cultural, and sporting activities.

    Diverse and Inclusive Community:

    BNU prides itself on its welcoming and diverse student body.

    Modern Facilities:

    BNU has modern facilities, including a gym, a human performance center, and a library.

    Campus Tours:

    BNU offers virtual and in-person campus tours to prospective students.

Key Reasons to Study There:

    High Student Satisfaction:

    BNU consistently ranks highly in student satisfaction surveys.

    Excellent Student Support:

    BNU is known for its strong student support services.

    Strong Employability Outcomes:

    BNU graduates have a high rate of employment or further study after graduation.

    Industry-Focused Courses:

    BNU's courses are designed to equip students with the skills needed for the modern workplace.

    Practical and Job-Related Learning:

    BNU emphasizes practical learning through simulations and real-world projects.

Academic Programs:

BNU offers a wide range of academic programs across various schools, including:

  • School of Art, Design and Performance
  • School of Aviation and Security
  • School of Business and Law
  • School of Creative and Digital Industries
  • School of Engineering and the Built Environment
  • School of Health and Social Care Professions
  • School of Human and Social Sciences
  • School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Missenden Abbey International Hotel and Hospitality School

Other:

  • BNU has a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
  • BNU is a TEF Silver-awarded institution, recognizing its high quality of teaching and learning.
  • BNU has a strong focus on research and knowledge exchange.
  • BNU has partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
  • BNU has a dedicated alumni network.

  • Academic Programs:

    While the context lists the schools within BNU, it does not provide a detailed outline of the key academic programs and strengths of the institution.

Total programs
97
Admission Requirements

What are the course entry requirements?

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year)

A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.

Applicants will need to complete an interview and/or demonstrate portfolio work, further guidance is given on the

interview and portfolio advice section

.

For further details of our international English entry requirements, please visit our

international pages

.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year programme including a Foundation Year.

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