Sustainable Product Design, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Become a conscientious and innovative product designer with the professional practice skills to make a real difference.Sustainability isn’t just in the title of this degree; it’s embedded across the course. Inspired by the natural environment around us, our students harness creativity to design innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges. You’ll explore critical issues related to product design and sustainability, how to exclude potential waste at the design stage and create products with longer lifespans, using materials responsibly. Through live briefs, guest lectures and opportunities to collaborate with students across the University, you’ll also gain critical professional practice skills and start to build your network while you study. You will:Develop digital design and manufacturing skills with access to modern 3D printing and CNC technologies Get hands-on in the workshop to prototype your ideas through a broad range of materials and processes Design and create your own projects, either independently or with an industry partner Proactively build your network and develop career pathways, with opportunities to meet industry practitioners and take on live project briefs Tackle global challenges by teaming up with students from across the University on collaborative projects