Why study Design

If you’re looking for ways to turn your passion for design, including graphic, animation and product design, into a career then look no further. Our Design portfolio focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration and encourages a range of transferable skills for employment within a diverse world of art and culture. We aim to help you build the technical skills that will unleash your creativity and allow you to find the best medium to convey your ideas. 

All our courses offer you the opportunity to undertake a placement year or professional practice opportunities, nationally and internationally*, are taught in our state-of-the-art Barbara Hepworth Building.

Our courses


Learn in state-of-the-art facilities

The School of Arts and Humanities offers students high-end facilities, workshops and flexible studio spaces all situated as part of our main campus in Huddersfield.  

State-of-the-art motion capture 


Our Create Lab enables students to develop and prototype 3D models in an immersive VR environment. 

Student using the VR cave

Preparing you for your future career 

All our Visual Arts courses offer you the opportunity to undertake a placement year or professional practice opportunities, nationally and internationally.* Hear from Mohammed Nazmul Islam who studies Product Design and has done a placement with Paul Stott Design.

During my placement, I worked with clients and briefs to create new furniture ranges. The designs were for a range of companies including John Lewis and Bensons for Beds. Directly influencing companies and designs gives you such a proud feeling. Especially when you see your creation in stores.

Mohammed Nazmul Islam, Product Design student


How to apply

Here is what you need to know about applying to the University of Huddersfield.

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