BA (Hons) Design (Placement Year)

The Design (Placement Year) BA Hons (W282) at Lancaster University is a diverse and dynamic programme that allows students to explore a unique blend of design theory and practice which focuses on people, products, and spaces. This course encourages students to gain practical industry experience through a placement year, applying the design principles learned in class to real-world contexts and thus enhancing their skills and career prospects. Course Content: Students will study Design in the first year along with a choice of minor subject. This course delivers a strong understanding of design principles combined with the freedom to take minor subjects. The second and third years are focused on applying design thinking in a range of contexts guided by academic staff and expert practitioners. This will ensure that students develop wide-ranging, transferable, design and work-based skills that employers value.Key Modules: In the first year, core modules include 'Introduction to Design Thinking', 'Design Practice' and 'Design: People and Spaces'. In the second and third years, core modules include 'Design Futures', 'Work-Based Learning' and 'Design in Business and Society', among others. Students also have the option to choose from a wide range of elective modules to tailor their learning to their interests.Future Careers: Graduating students from this course go on to successfully establish careers in a wide array of sectors like product design, user experience (UX) design, user interface (UI) design, service design, design management, and design consulting. Some opt for roles in advertising, marketing, PR, teaching, or further study. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.