We’re living in exciting times: start-ups, changing markets and evolving technologies create new opportunities for design and business.
On this course, you’ll explore how design has flourished alongside new technologies. You’ll examine the fundamentals of business, and consider these in relation to design and ‘making’.
Focused teaching supports your transition into higher education, with an emphasis on university-level assessments, research skills and making the most of your studies. On successful completion of this foundation year, you’ll progress onto one of our ...
We’re living in exciting times: start-ups, changing markets and evolving technologies create new opportunities for design and business.<br/><br/>On this course, you’ll explore how design has flourished alongside new technologies. You’ll examine the fundamentals of business, and consider these in relation to design and ‘making’.<br/><br/>Focused teaching supports your transition into higher education, with an emphasis on university-level assessments, research skills and making the most of your studies. On successful completion of this foundation year, you’ll progress onto one of our Product Design courses with a strong reputation for design education and innovation.<br/><br/>And you’ll be based in Brighton – a city at the forefront of the UK’s creative industries.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
HW03
Institution Code
S90
Points of Entry
Foundation
C,C,C,C,C
You will also need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics grade C.
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From the full diploma.
MMM
You will need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (grade C). In addition, you will need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (or grade C)
C,C,D
You will need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (grade C). In addition, you will need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (or grade C).
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