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Design Degree Courses at Northumbria

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Study Undergraduate Design subjects at Northumbria.  

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This year, Northumbria was named Best Design School at International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York.

Art and Design at Northumbria is ranked 4th in the UK for research power (REF, 2021). This is a rise of 6 places compared to 2014.

Design at Northumbria is ranked 4th in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025). 

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Over 95% of Students studying Design at Northumbria believed their course positively challenged them to achieve their best work (NSS, 2024).

Join a legacy of notable Alumni, including Sir Jony Ive, Chief Design Officer for Apple Inc (1992) who led the design team for more than two decades, creating the iMac, PowerBook, MacBook, iBook, iPod, iPhone, iPad, AppleWatch, AirPods and HomePod.

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At the School of Design we have a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses to choose from. Join a vibrant creative community which encourages collaborations and idea sharing between our design courses so that you get the best learning experience.

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17 courses found

Design Foundation Year

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time followed by a further 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Develop your skills across the various areas of design and study a broad range of design elements with this foundation course.

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Digital Design BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Our Digital Design course is for designers who want to help connect people, tell stories, communicate information, and address social…

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Fashion BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

This course offers you the chance to explore craftsmanship, aesthetics and the encapsulation of the body through a range of methods.

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