How does this course set me up for my future career?
After completing your four years of study, you will have developed your intellectual and practical skills in preparation for employment or further study. You will be able to employ the full range of communication skills at a designer’s disposal (such as sketching, model making, CAD work) towards the research, exploration and execution of a design project.
The course culminates at the annual New Designers exhibition in London, where our graduates are given the opportunity to make contact with industry and celebrate the outcomes of their final major projects on a public platform.
Some of our recent graduates have secured jobs in many London based agencies, such as ForPeople, DCA and Native. They always make an appearance at New Designers, scouting for new talent and often inviting newly graduating students to interview.
Real-world industrial experience lies at the heart of our course, as we believe that it is key to building the knowledge and skills for a successful career in design.
You have the opportunity to apply for a professional placement in your second and third years of study. Placement experience gives you a competitive edge as it can considerably develop your skill set and is highly sought by graduate employers. Many students acquire placements with global brands and leading designers/design consultancies such as: Grohe AG, Mars, Tom Dixon, Unilever, The Alloy, Black + Blum, Forpeople, Native, Seymourpowell, Tin Horse and Plan. Therefore, we believe this ‘real-world’ experience is invaluable.
You also have the opportunity to study abroad with a partner institution on our exchange programme, helping you to gain a more global perspective on design. Recent exchange destinations include Australia, Taiwan and South Korea.