BA (Hons) Design at Goldsmiths, University of London

Design isn’t just a way of making and doing; it’s a way of understanding and engaging with the world. BA Design at Goldsmiths seeks not only to understand what design is but what it might become. By equally valuing and nurturing both creative practice and critical conceptual exploration, the course aims to empower designers to challenge pre-existing conditions and propose new possibilities, design that not only works to solve, but also aspires to ask questions and generate new understanding.

Faculty: School of Design  |  Department: Design  |  Duration: 3 years full-time, with a professional placement during Year 2  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Histories and Theories – lectures, visits and practical exercises on the historical and theoretical context of design in the 20th century unravel the main theoretical influences on design and designing. Design and Meaning – lectures and practical exercises looking at the roles that psychology and semiotics play in design. You'll examine the complex nature of design thinking and creative techniques, and the ways in which these relate to actual practice.

Career pathways

Design graduates go on to work in a huge variety of industries and careers. Some of our recent graduates are now employed as: Creative strategists, Set designers, Studio managers, Product designers, Design teachers and lecturers.

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