Responding to real-world demands, this unique course allows students to explore design ideas and concepts in depth, developing the critical, analytical, conceptual, and practical skills necessary for professional-level contemporary design practice. Students are also encouraged and empowered to tailor their programme of study to their individual interests through a range of elective modules offered.
As a result of our outstanding industry links, students will have the chance to engage in a range of live briefs set by leading UK and international consultancies and industry design teams. Students will also have the opportunity to enter competitions, such as the James Dyson Awards, StarPack Awards, and the Ford Philanthropy Smart Mobility Challenge.
Our final year Design BA students will exhibit their projects at the annual School of Design and Creative Arts Degree Show, which is attended by members of the public, the media, and industry. The Degree Show allows employers and industry representatives to talk directly with students about their projects and students have secured their first graduate job following this in the past. The Degree Show provides a fantastic opportunity for students to demonstrate the culmination of their work across the degree, which is hugely varied and inspiring.
Alongside these opportunities, several final year students are also selected to showcase their work at the esteemed New Designers exhibition in London and in prestigious competitions such as the UX Awards and Service Design Network awards.