BA (Hons) course at the University of East London offers a hands-on, practical approach to becoming a professional product designer. It provides an educational and creative framework that equips students with the skills to explore, experiment, and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
The curriculum focuses on developing transferable skills such as problem-solving, creative thinking, and empathy to understand user needs and societal benefits. The course covers the processes, practices, and expectations of the future product design culture in an international, fast-changing workplace.
Key features of the course include:
- Engagement with industry experts and real work experience embedded in learning and assessment.
- Opportunities to participate in national and international competitions.
- Access to cutting-edge digital fabrication workshops, CNC milling, 3D printers (including ceramics), and traditional workshops like a foundry.
- A collaborative environment promoting interdisciplinary influences.
- Modules covering material integration, design resolution, technical studies, history and theory, and professional development.
Graduates gain versatile design skills applicable to fields such as design management, research, consultancy, and teaching.
