Study International Foundation Year Product Design at University of Sussex in the UK, University of Sussex

International Foundation Year Product Design

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What will I learn?

The International Foundation Year in Business, Humanities, Science and Engineering (Product Design) is your route to a variety of undergraduate degrees at the University of Sussex. You will study a range of subject specific modules, as well as develop your English language skills and future employability as part of this programme.


There are many reasons why you may want to study this preparational programme and have the opportunity to progress to a range of undergraduate degrees. These include:


    • 16th in the UK for Product Design (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
    • During your progression degree at University of Sussex, you’ll be taught by design experts with industry experience, and work with industry professionals on live creative briefs that will challenge you and develop your understanding of how design fits in different sectors
    • The product design degree at University of Sussex prepares you for success. In recent years, students have won international awards from design leaders such as Dyson, LEGO and Hasbro

Which department am I in?

University of Sussex

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£21,500.00 (US$ 27,766) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£21,500.00 (US$ 27,766) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Academic - Good High school graduation grades or equivalent. Applicants must turn 18 by the 1st September of the year they are due to complete their ISC course and progress. Nationality - Only available to international (non-UK and non-EU students). Additional - For Engineering route: Student will require either GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or equivalent. For Life Sciences route: Student will require GCSE Biology and Chemistry (or combined science to include biology and chemistry) grade 6 or equivalent.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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