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Product Design BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

**=18th in the UK for Product Design (The Guardian University Guide 2024)****About the course**At Sussex, you’ll learn to create products that satisfy the needs and behaviours of people and our rapidly changing society – both now and into the future.During your studies, you’ll:- be taught by design experts with industry experience- combine design, art, environment, science, business and technology skills, reflecting the multifaceted subject of product design- work with industry professionals on live creative briefs that will challenge you and develop your understanding of how design fits in different sectors- have opportunities and guidance on how to develop your products beyond university.We’ll ground you in critical design thinking and research. This helps you develop informed solutions and produce them through responsible prototyping and manufacturing models. You’ll also design your products to fit within the circular economy – a complex systems-based model of working that is regenerative to the planet and takes sustainability to a new level. Your degree prepares you for success. In recent years, our students have:- won international awards from design leaders such as Dyson, LEGO and Hasbro- taken their own designs to market through the Sussex Innovation Centre- a wide range of career options – from stepping into design jobs after graduation, to setting up their own design studios.**Location**Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London. **About the University of Sussex** Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

Which department am I in?

Engineering and Design

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£26,250.00 (US$ 34,025) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

22 September 2025

Venue

Main Site

Sussex House,

Undergraduate Admissions Falmer,

Brighton,

Brighton & Hove,

BN1 9RH, England

Entry requirements

For students from United States

A-levels should include Art or a design subject. Without A-levels in these areas you will still be considered but will need to demonstrate a strong, recent background in art and design through other means. You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics with at least grade 4 (or grade C) and, if you are not offering Art or a Design subject at A-level you must also have GCSE Art or Design Technology at grade 6 (or grade B).You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

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

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About University of Sussex

In the vibrant coastal city of Brighton, Sussex offers a world-class education, real-world employability and an unforgettable student experience.

  • Ranked 26th in the UK (Times Higher Education 2024)
  • Outstanding research reputation & excellent job prospects
  • Continual investment in facilities & the student experience
  • Beautiful campus with a welcoming global community

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