What will I learn?

The foundation pathway provides students with non-standard entry points to progress onto the BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design programme. The foundation year allows you to develop the required practical, technical, academic and creative skills needed in preparation for the first year of the undergraduate programme. Upon successful completion, you will join the undergraduate BA programme equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete an undergraduate degree. **Key features of BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design:*** ** Be industry-ready**. Professional accreditation by the Chartered Society of Designers ensures quality and relevance to the evolving needs of the design industry. Broaden your experience and take an optional sandwich year for work placements and international exchange.* **Get noticed in the design community**. Learn by doing to build a portfolio of design work that will get you noticed and launch your career. Develop your profile with opportunities to enter high-profile competitions.* **Expert-led**. Learn with experts; our international team have diverse professional practice and research experience to inspire and guide your creativity.* **Gain unique insights**. Understand more about the design industry with exclusive visits to leading design studios and manufacturers.* **Get connected**. Learn from inspirational talks by leading product and furniture designers. Learn from real-world contexts through regular live projects.