Product Design

University of Sussex
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Materials science and engineeringManufacturing engineering

A-Level Entry

BBB - ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

10th in the UK for Student Satisfaction in Manufacturing and Production Engineering (Complete University Guide 2024)

=18th in the UK for Product Design (The Guardian University Guide 2024)

About the course

At Sussex, you’ll learn to create products that satisfy the needs and behaviours of people and society – both now and into the future.

During your studies, you’ll:

  • be taught by design experts with industry experience

  • combine design, art, environment, science, business and technology skills, reflecting the multifaceted subject of product design

  • work with industry professionals on live creative briefs that will challenge you and develop your understanding of how design fits in different sectors

  • have opportunities and guidance on how to develop your products beyond university.

    We’ll ground you in design thinking so you can develop informed solutions and produce them through prototyping and manufacturing models. You’ll also design your products to fit within the circular economy – a complex system that is regenerative and takes sustainability to a new level.

    Your degree prepares you for success. Our students have:

  • won international awards from design leaders such as Dyson, LEGO and Hasbro

  • taken their own designs to market through the Sussex Innovation Centre

  • a wide range of career options – from stepping into design jobs after graduation, to setting up their own design studios.

    Accreditation

    Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for Registered Product Designer (RProdDes).

    Location

    Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

    About the University of Sussex

    Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - ABB
    Scottish Higher ABBBB - AABBB
    BTEC DDD - DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
    2123 Electrical engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2126 Aerospace engineers
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Materials science and engineering, Manufacturing engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000

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    University of Sussex

    Brighton

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