Product Design (with an industrial placement year) - BA (Hons)

University of Sussex

**=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- get guidance on how to develop your products beyond university- have the opportunity to apply to for a placement where you can gain experience working in industry.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. To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. This can be a fantastic opportunity to gain real-life insight into industry as well as skills valued by employers. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can help you:- find an employer- draft an application- prepare for interviews.Don’t worry if you’re not successful, you’ll simply transfer to a non-placement version of your course.**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.

Engineering and Design