Design BSc (Hons) at Brunel University of London

Design at Brunel is all about realising fantastic ideas in the real world. Our Design degree is focused on developing your commercial awareness, technical skills and ability to innovate, meaning you can develop physical and digital products that both look good and work well. There is a lot of project-based learning to test your skills and you’ll see the outcome of your design from concept to making the actual product.

Faculty: College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Brunel Design School  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first two years of your design undergraduate degree will contain a balanced blend of creative and technical subjects; with mechanics, electronics and digital design. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Design Process and Research, Design Communication, Computer Based Design, Creative Engineering Practice, Introduction to Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing; Year 2: Design Practice and Minor Projects, UX Design and Graphics, Digital Design and Prototyping, Fundamentals of Design for Sustainability, Fundamentals of Innovation, Design for Manufacturing and Advanced CAD; Year 3: Design Major Project - Research, Design Major Project – Development.

Career pathways

To help you prepare for the world of work, we’ll encourage you to take the placement option, incorporating a year spent in industry. This means you’ll have a year’s worth of invaluable professional experience and networks when you graduate.

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