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Studying product design in Istanbul, Turkey

The best academy in Istanbul, Türkiye, for studying Product Design.

Course Overview

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Product Design (2023) is awarded by Pearson and positioned as an undergraduate higher education qualification. It develops product design skills through project-based modules in design research, sketching and prototyping, CAD and 3D modelling, materials and manufacturing.

Purpose of the Qualification

This programme prepares learners to design functional, attractive and manufacturable products—from furniture and lifestyle items to consumer goods—and to present design proposals professionally.

Skills & Competencies You Develop

  • Design research, user needs and concept development
  • Sketching, model making and prototyping
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D modelling
  • Materials, manufacturing processes and sustainability
  • Ergonomics, function and aesthetics
  • Building a professional product design portfolio

Programme Details at ABC Horizon

  • Qualification type: Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND)
  • Awarding body: Pearson Education Ltd.
  • Duration: 15 Months
  • Total Credits: 240 (Level 4 + Level 5)
  • Qualification Number: 610/1805/3

Accreditation Status

Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals (RQF), delivered by ABC Horizon International Academy.

Academic & Career Outcomes

Graduates progress to Level 6 top-up degrees and work in product, furniture, packaging and industrial design studios and manufacturing companies.

UK Bachelor's Degree in 3 years: two years of HND with us, in Istanbul, Damascus or online, then a one-year top-up with a UK partner university. Learn more

What Makes Us Different

Educational Stage:

Undergraduate (Higher Education)

Availability:

Istanbul /UK/ International

Duration of Study:

15 Months

Accreditation Status:

Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals (RQF)

Qualification Number (QN):

610/1805/3

Credit:

240 Credit

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Admission requirements:​

  • Applicants with a baccalaureate degree in all its branches (old or recent) are admitted regardless of their overall score.
  • International university admission certificates are also admitted (SAT, GED, BTEC Level 3, A-level, Freshman, YÖS).
  • Students without a high school diploma are admitted after completing the British High School Diploma (Pearson BTEC Level 3).

The diploma is addressed to:

  • Students who want to build a career in product and industrial design.
  • People already working in manufacturing, furniture or crafts who want to develop their design skills and progress.
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  • Learners aiming to continue to university and earn a UK bachelor’s degree through a top-up degree.
  • Entrepreneurs who want to design and launch their own products.
  • People who want to turn their passion for objects and design into a professional career.
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