Design for Future Living with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

This innovative undergraduate course prepares students to design and develop solutions that will shape the future of living environments. Students will learn how to create sustainable, user-centered designs that prioritize well-being and address global challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and social inequality. Through a combination of lectures, workshops, and practical projects, students will develop their skills in design thinking, visual communication, and materials technology. The foundation year provides an opportunity for students to explore different areas of design before specializing in the final three years of the course.

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The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and practical projects. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including 3D printing and virtual reality tools, as well as opportunities for industry collaboration and professional development. The course is designed to prepare students for careers in fields such as architecture, interior design, urban planning, and sustainability consulting.

Unlocking Creativity and Sustainability: Why Study Design at Birmingham City University?

Birmingham City University has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality courses in design and creative industries. The university's location in the heart of Birmingham provides access to a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous museums, galleries, and design events within easy reach. The university's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility aligns with the course's focus on creating positive impact through design.

We live in a time of rapid social, economic and environmental change. Demand for housing is increasing, but not enough new homes are being built. Not only that, home ownership is out of reach for a lot of people. The type of housing we need is changing, and this course will give you the opportunity to meet these challenges head on. Design for Future Living aims to develop exciting and innovative design thinking, questioning preconceptions about how society lives now and into the future. Developed in collaboration with TV architect George Clarkes Ministry of Building, Innovation and Education (MOBIE), the course places you at the forefront of the next generation of designers tackling the design and delivery of new homes. You could break new ground through an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to designing for future living.The course prepares a new model of creative, skilled and disruptive designer with knowledge of home, digital technologies and creative design.

88 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level.