Product Design, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Ranked 18th in the UK for Product Design (The Guardian University Guide 2024), the University of Sussex course equips students to design products addressing human needs and societal changes. Taught by industry-experienced experts, you'll integrate design, art, environment, science, business, and technology; collaborate on live briefs with professionals; receive guidance for post-university development; and opt for placements to gain real-world experience. Emphasising critical thinking, research, responsible prototyping, and circular economy principles, the programme fosters sustainable, regenerative solutions.Graduates excel, securing awards from Dyson, LEGO, and Hasbro; launching designs via Sussex Innovation Centre; and pursuing diverse careers. Optional placements, supported by careers teams for applications and interviews, enhance employability—if unsuccessful, transfer to the non-placement version. Located on a green campus edging the South Downs National Park, near Brighton & Hove, Gatwick, and London, Sussex drives innovation across research, policy, and global impact.