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OverviewSustainability must form the core of every designer's practice. The BA (Hons) Sustainable Design program explores how design processes occur and how we can harness them ethically to build a more sustainable world.This degree pushes you to examine societal challenges needing transformation; to explore actionable strategies for positive impact; to craft innovative solutions; and to envision potential future scenarios post-change.BA (Hons) Sustainable Design program detailsThe BA (Hons) Sustainable Design program focuses on comprehending design methodologies and their responsible application for sustainability. You'll confront pressing social challenges, exploring ways to drive meaningful progress – creating change proposals while contemplating potential future outcomes.While acquiring essential design and innovation skills, you'll examine various sustainability frameworks, their interpretations, and implementations, along with sustainability's broader social, economic, cultural, and political dimensions. You'll cultivate a design mindset that opens doors to fulfilling careers in creative fields.Three compelling reasons to choose AUB's BA (Hons) Sustainable Design:Specialized arts university environment. We view design as a mindset rather than just a methodology. Unlike engineering programs, we don't limit ourselves to current feasibility – we tackle problems with fresh approaches and unexpected viewpoints. Our arts-focused campus fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration, creating an ideal environment for innovative problem-solving and sustainable futures.Our distinctive creative-responsible balance. Sustainability should underpin all design work. This program starts with that principle while recognizing that modern challenges demand inventive solutions requiring creative thinking. We also emphasize making ideas practical and impactful, blending historical context, factual knowledge, and critical analysis with creative development.Collaboration with BA (Hons) Digital Technology (Design). Mirroring professional practice, we encourage interdisciplinary work. Beyond our innovative Graduate Futures program facilitating regular cross-course collaboration, you'll share studio space with Digital Technology students, gaining valuable perspective exchanges. Digital Technology students deepen their sustainability awareness while you benefit fromPlacement opportunityAll AUB undergraduate programs include an optional placement year between second and final years.No immediate decision is required – our faculty will guide you through placement options during your studies, helping you make an informed choice when the time comes.
All applicants must have Level 3 qualifications, which will normally include at least one creative subject. We're looking for between 112 and 120 UCAS Tariff points. You can use the UCAS Tariff Calculator to work out how many points you have. The standard offers for degree courses include : GCE A-Levels – BBB at A-Level excluding General Studies, or 120 UCAS Tariff points, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Pass, BTEC Level 3 Diploma at Distinction, T-level grade of Merit or above, BTEC/OCR Extended Diploma at Distinction, Merit, Merit, RSL/UAL Diploma – must be combined with other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 112-120 UCAS Tariff points, RSL/ UAL Extended Diploma at Merit. A combination of BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and A-Levels – equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points, Three BTEC Subsidiary Diploma passes at Grade Merit, Scottish Highers – five passes at Grade C or above. AUB welcomes applications from students who have completed, or who are soon to complete, a T level in a relevant subject to their chosen course of study. Applicants will be required to achieve an overall grade of Merit or above. Applicants with VTCT qualifications who've the ability to achieve the minimum stated entry requirements of between 112-120 UCAS points will be considered. Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band. We'll accept IELTS Online (Academic) scores. TOEFL iBT with 80 overall with a minimum score of 18 in writing, listening, and reading and 19 in speaking.