Design Facilities
The School of Design and Creative Arts is home to a huge array of world-class facilities that boast industry-standard tools, machinery and equipment, plus inspirational teaching, learning, and studio spaces.
Our £21M, purpose-built Design building provides a truly state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment, and within the walls of this building is everything our students need to develop into skilled, highly sought-after graduate designers.
Discover our facilities
Our students can access everything they need to advance their knowledge and skills, and our expert technical staff support students to offer practical support and supervision, so that students can get the best out of their hands-on learning experiences.
Below are some of the industry-standard tools, machinery and equipment available to all Design students.
Rapid Prototyping Area
This area houses our additive manufacturing 3D printers where students can realise the designs of their 3D CAD models in physical 3D plastic form.
Electronics Laboratory
This space is used to design, test, and build electronic project solutions. It contains IT equipment and CAD software for drawing Printed Circuit Boards.
Engineering Machine Workshop
This specialist workshop is where students can carry out precision cutting of metals and plastics using lathes, milling machines, drills, and grinders.
Metal Fabrication Workshop
This room is used for the fabrication, cutting, brazing/welding and assembly of metal prototypes.
Explore all of our facilities, plus inspirational teaching, learning, and studio spaces and take a virtual tour of the workshops and spaces available.
Your next steps
Visit our offer holder website for help and advice on the next stages of the application process, chat to our current students, and join our applicant Facebook group.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about your offer or your course, please email us.