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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Product Design course at University of Sussex.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
A-levels should include Art or a Design subject normally at grade B. Without A-levels in these areas you will still be considered but will need to demonstrate a strong, recent background in art and design through other means. You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics with at least grade 5 (or grade B) and, if you are not offering Art or a Design subject at A-level you must also have GCSE Art or Design Technology at grade 6 (or grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £26,250 per year |
| International | £26,250 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: HW12
Here's what University of Sussex says about its Product Design 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:
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be taught by design experts with industry experience
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combine design, art, environment, science, business and technology skills, reflecting the multifaceted subject of product design
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work with industry professionals on live creative briefs that will challenge you and develop your understanding of how design fits in different sectors
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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:
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won international awards from design leaders such as Dyson, LEGO and Hasbro
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taken their own designs to market through the Sussex Innovation Centre
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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.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Engineering and Design
Location
Main Site | Brighton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Production and manufacturing engineering
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.
University of Sussex reviews
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Two stars: Could be better
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Not really a social being
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1st year student
Accommodation is quite expensive in this region and the need for a guarantor adds another expense.
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As an international student, i have had a pleasant experience with the staff members especially with the academic advisor team
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Ancient and not really modern
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The modules on my course have been carefully chosen to reflect the current movement and actualities within the financial industry
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Sussex students who took the Product Design course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
98%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
69%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
72%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
high
Assessment and feedback
84%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
high
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
80%
high
Organisation and management
80%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
high
How well organised is your course?
71%
med
Learning resources
81%
med
Learning resources
81%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
81%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
75%
low
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Sussex. These students are taking Product Design or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Product Design | A | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Sussex graduates who took Product Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Sussex graduates who took Product Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.3k
First year after graduation
£32.3k
Third year after graduation
£37.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Product Design.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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