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.

　　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:

　　won awards from design leaders such as Dyson, LEGO and Hasbro

　　taken their own designs to market through the Sussex Innovation Centre. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Brighton
Autumn (September), 2025	Brighton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sussex

You will need good grades in your high school leaving qualifications and may sometimes require additional study (depending on the qualification structure in your home country).

　　International Baccalaureate - Typical offer 30 points overall from the full IB Diploma. Subjects - Higher Levels should include either Visual Arts or Design Technology. Applicants without one of these at Higher Level will still be considered but will need to demonstrate a strong, recent background in art and design through other means.

　　Typical A-level offer: ABB-BBB

　　IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component, TOEFL (iBT) - 88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.

　　GCSEs

　　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.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 August 2024

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Sussex. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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World ranking

　　201st / 1250

　　THE World ranking50th / 130

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