Design (with placement year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Design (with placement year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
The Design BA (Hons) degree aims to develop the next generation of multi-disciplinary designers that can enter the workplace as empathic, creative, responsible, and persuasive facilitators of change.
The Design BA programme is highly creative, and intellectually stimulating; encouraging students to experiment with independent design judgement and creative risk taking. It is designed for students that are more open-minded about their career trajectory in design.
The programme fosters an experience-driven approach to design, building within students ...
The Design BA (Hons) degree aims to develop the next generation of multi-disciplinary designers that can enter the workplace as empathic, creative, responsible, and persuasive facilitators of change.
The Design BA programme is highly creative, and intellectually stimulating; encouraging students to experiment with independent design judgement and creative risk taking. It is designed for students that are more open-minded about their career trajectory in design.
The programme fosters an experience-driven approach to design, building within students a creative, compassionate, critical and systemic mindset.
Students can experiment with the design of a range of outputs including physical products and objects, digital products and interfaces, digital and non-digital services, and the spaces and environments these might inhabit to create positive planetary, social, and financial impact.
The course develops students’ core design practice capabilities (both physical and digital) and exposes them to contemporary and future-facing design theory and practice including interaction and user experience design, service design, and design futures.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A56-J38
Institution Code
L79
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
ABB. All short-listed candidates are required to submit a design task and portfolio electronically.
T Level
Distinction Overall B in Core Component T Levels in Digital Production, Design and Development and Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing with Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Control and Instrumentation Engineering or Structural Engineering Occupational Specialism are considered. Other relevant T Level subjects may be considered on a case by case basis. More information can be found on our website at https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths and English Language grade 4/C
Scottish Advanced Higher
AB, plus Highers at majority B grades
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A Level Grade B
Extended Project
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 (6,5,5 HL)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Art and Design: DDM Preferred BTEC: Art and Design
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A Level at grades BB
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £29,750 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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