BA (Hons) Design (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University

BA Design is for creative thinkers who want more than a traditional design course – it’s for people who want to challenge the present and design better futures. You’ll explore big questions about society, business, technology and the planet, tackling real-world problems and deciding on which design approaches work best rather than being limited to one type of design. Alongside developing core design skills such as in graphics and user experience (UX) design, you'll learn how to question current ways of doing things, imagine alternatives, and propose new ways of living and interacting.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Arts  |  Duration: Full time 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes a year studying abroad)  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: The Reflective Design Process, Design Contexts, Visual Communication, Design Through Making, Design Sprints. Year 2 core modules: Interaction and Experience Design, Insight-led Design, Design Visualisation, Design for Sustainability, Speculative Design. Year 3 core modules: Your Year Abroad. Year 4 core modules: Design Consultancy, Design Independent Project, Design Leadership.

Career pathways

As a Lancaster Design graduate, you will integrate practical design skills with rigorous design research, enabling you to create innovative, impactful solutions across diverse challenges. This combination of creative thinking and an adaptable, research-driven approach will equip you to contribute meaningfully within the creative industries and beyond.

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