The Product Design (With Year Abroad) BA (Hons) at the University of Northumbria Newcastle equips you to critically analyse and creatively solve design challenges across products, services, and experiences. Building on a legacy of over forty years, this course empowers you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to design solutions that meet the needs of people, society, and business. You will explore industrial design, contemporary design contexts, and the history and theory of design, preparing you for a dynamic career in professional industrial design practice. This undergraduate degree is ideal for aspiring designers eager to make a tangible impact.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, including an optional year abroad to broaden your international perspective. Your learning journey will involve core modules in industrial design practice, professional design practice, and project work, alongside optional placements and personal projects. In your final year, you will undertake a major project, developing a comprehensive design solution. You will graduate with a portfolio of work and the practical and theoretical understanding necessary to pursue roles in product development, innovation, and design consultancy.