Product Design

A Brighton Product Design degree prepares you for careers in areas such as product design and development, user experience design, sustainable innovation and manufacturing, and gives you the skills to start your own venture in tech and design-led industries. 

At Brighton you’ll be part of a supportive community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. You’ll learn in a supportive studio culture and work on real-world projects like the Fixperts initiative. Placements and work experience further develop your skills and confidence. Our inclusive approach to learning means we’ll help you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Brighton graduates are working in sectors including consumer goods and medical devices, sustainable innovations and social enterprises, or have successfully set up their own entrepreneurial ventures in design, engineering and innovation.

Top reasons to choose this course
• Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) – giving your degree professional recognition and supporting your pathway to chartered status.



• Brighton’s vibrant creative community – study in a city known for its design culture, with opportunities to connect with local studios and attend exhibitions and events.



• Industry engagement and live briefs – work on real-world projects and collaborate with professional designers to gain practical experience.



• Boost your CV with work experience opportunities, including an optional placement year, internships and industry-led projects.



• Collaborative studio environment – share ideas and projects with peers across design, engineering and creative disciplines in a supportive, professional setting.



• Learn specialist technical skills – master CAD software, 3D modelling, digital rendering, prototyping and advanced manufacturing techniques.



• Hands-on experience from day one – work on live client briefs, socially-driven projects and collaborative studio assignments that mirror professional practice.



• Learn in specialist facilities – access dedicated design studios, fabrication workshops and digital labs equipped for prototyping, CAD and visualisation.



• Showcase your work – exhibit at Brighton’s end-of-year show, connecting with industry professionals.



Why Brighton is a great place to study Product Design
Brighton & Hove is a creative city with a progressive design culture that values sustainability and community.
Brighton is just under an hour from central London and is named one of the best cities on the planet and the third best city in the UK by Time Out.

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate with confidence to kick-start your career. Work experience is guaranteed through placements on every course, and other opportunities like study abroad and working on real-world projects will make your CV stand out. Almost 9 out of 10 of Brighton’s UK graduates are working or studying just 15 months after finishing their course (Graduate Outcomes, 2025). And you'll be supported throughout, with Brighton's lifelong career support.

Brighton is a place where everyone belongs, and has been rated one of the most inclusive cities in the world (TimeOut 2025). The music and arts scene is up-and-coming, and the city hosts a full schedule of entertainment and events year-round. In fact, it's the number one creative city in the UK, making it a great place to live and study.

The University of Brighton doesn't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you smoothly transition to university. You’ll be invited to Belong at Brighton events to ensure you have the best start to university. You might also be eligible for elements of their award-winning Brighton Boost support package, including help with the cost of halls, travel, equipment and more - head to their website to see what you could get.

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