Design
Entry requirements
A level: A*AA IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level . To apply to any of our Colleges for Design, you will need an A level/IB Higher Level (or the equivalent) in: Mathematics (A* at A level/7 at Higher Level) If you’re studying IB, we ask for Analysis and Approaches for this course. If this isn’t an option at your school, please contact the College you wish to apply to for advice.
About this course
BA (Hons) and MDes in Design, a civil engineering and architecture degree centred on multi-disciplinary design in the built environment, physical objects, apps, artificial intelligence and electronics. Core topics include Programming. The course is taught over three years for the BA (Hons) or four years for the MDes, featuring studio projects and a compulsory field trip in the first year. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Professional Skills I, Materials and Fabrication I, History and Theory of Design, Form and Forces I, Mathematics and Programming I, and Environmental Design I. The second year builds upon this with Professional Skills II, Materials and Fabrication II, Environmental Design II, Form and Forces II, Mathematics and Programming II, alongside option choices including Sound and architecture, Architecture and Gender, History of Construction, Current Topics in Urbanism, Sustainable Housing and Climate Change, Inclusive design an interdisciplinary approach, Design by Making, Techniques in Materials Science, Modelling natural ventilation systems, Human-centred design and neurodiversity, and Robotics and manufacturing. The third year consists of Professional Skills III, and the fourth year concludes with Professional Skills IV.
Modules
- Professional Skills I
- Materials and Fabrication I
- History and Theory of Design
- Form and Forces I
- Mathematics and Programming I
- Environmental Design I
- Professional Skills II
- Materials and Fabrication II
- Environmental Design II
- Form and Forces II
- Mathematics and Programming II
- Sound and architecture
- Architecture and Gender
- History of Construction
- Current Topics in Urbanism
- Sustainable Housing and Climate Change
- Inclusive design an interdisciplinary approach
- Design by Making
- Techniques in Materials Science
- Modelling natural ventilation systems
- Human-centred design and neurodiversity
- Robotics and manufacturing
- Professional Skills III
- Professional Skills IV