BA(Hons) Sustainable Product Design

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 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  

We consider all applications on their merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an interview day or audition to allow them to demonstrate this, along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants can also show their portfolio or perform, depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or the humanities.  

Course route Entry requirements
BA/BSc(Hons) three-year degree 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points

BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree
with placement year 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points

UCAS Tariff points will primarily be from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, T Levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma. 

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.