Staff consultancy and research activity informs the content of our courses to ensure they are up-to-date and serve the needs of students and employers. You will graduate from these courses able to design innovative, fully functional and commercially viable products. We aim to inspire your design work with visits, competitions, trips and design forums.

All courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers. Graduates are highly sought after, and equipped with transferable skills and specialist knowledge. Our courses benefit from the expertise across the university in areas including architecture and design, environment, and sport.

We work closely with industry to ensure that you will graduate well equipped for your chosen career. Dedicated support services help you realise your career aspirations. All of our product design undergraduate courses include an opportunity to work in industry to gain professional experience. Our graduates are working in a range of leading organisations.

Tutors are at the forefront of their professions: staff include practising designers, academics and external lecturers. You will also be assigned a personal tutor for the duration of your studies. Students consistently rate our product design courses highly in the National Student Survey.

Our modern facilities reflect our professional focus. Students have their own studio space and access to computing suites and a range of prototyping and machine workshops. You may also use facilities such as the University's sport and exercise labs or the Design Council Archives.

Brighton & Hove has an extremely lively cultural and social life, with excellent transport links across Sussex to London, mainland Europe and internationally. Our open days give you a chance to find out about our courses, to meet current students and staff and get to know the university. Find out more .