Course summary
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, combining multifaceted design, science and technology
- work with industry professionals on live creative briefs that will challenge you
- have opportunities and guidance on how to commercialise your products.
- won awards from design leaders such as Dyson, LEGO and Hasbro
- taken their own designs to market through the Sussex Innovation Centre.
Modules
See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HW1F
- Institution code:
- S90
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - ABBBB - AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 32 points
Extended Project
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
If you receive an offer for this course you will be invited to visit the department to review your portfolio and discuss your design abilities. The portfolio should demonstrate your sensitivity to design, your creative problem solving skills and innovative thinking. It can show a range of media and subject matter including work such as : - Sketching and Drawings - Three-dimensional work including models, prototypes, CAD and sculpture - Projects you have undertaken accompanied by the inspiration, research, idea generation, experimentation and development material - Any finished design or artwork including a short explanation - Two-dimensional work including photographs and paintings - Digital work - Sketchbooks If you are from a less artistic background your portfolio should demonstrate both an interest and knowledge of the technical aspects of design and engineering generally.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Including at least 5.5 in each component. |
PTE Academic | 59 | Including at least 59 in all four skills. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. |
Please see our English language requirements.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH