Product Design, BA (Hons)

Ranked 18th in the UK for Product Design (The Guardian University Guide 2024), the University of Sussex offers a dynamic course that equips students to design products addressing human needs and societal changes. You will be guided by industry-experienced experts, integrating skills in design, art, environment, science, business, and technology. The program emphasizes critical thinking and research, fostering informed solutions through responsible prototyping and alignment with the circular economy for enhanced sustainability. Students engage in live briefs with professionals, preparing them for success, including winning international awards from leaders like Dyson and LEGO, launching products via the Sussex Innovation Centre, and pursuing diverse careers in design.Located on a picturesque, green campus near the South Downs National Park and the lively city of Brighton & Hove, the university is conveniently close to Gatwick Airport and just over an hour from London. Sussex is renowned for its innovative approach, stimulating courses, research, and culture that drive scientific, policy, and societal advancements, with graduates making meaningful contributions worldwide.

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