T190 (Design Practices)<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>– This module provides a foundation in design practice by introducing topics from different creative and design disciplines. Each topic introduces design principles and practical skills that you\u2019ll apply in a series of short design projects. Your tutor will support you throughout your project work, organising regular check-ins, discussion opportunities and project reviews. Your project work will contribute to your final design portfolio, a professional body of work that reflects your interests and your emerging design practice and identity. Check here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n T240 (Design for Impact<\/em>)*<\/strong> – In this module, you\u2019ll develop practical\u00a0skills and understanding of how to\u00a0apply\u00a0design\u00a0thinking\u00a0methods and tools to achieve social and ecological outcomes. Starting from your own experiences and interests, you\u2019ll tackle a variety of challenges with social, technological, or environmental dimensions, and learn how design skills can be applied across\u00a0almost every\u00a0part of society \u2013 far beyond the traditional idea of creating products. Along the way,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0explore different designer roles and projects that make a meaningful difference in the world, and\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0begin to imagine how you can do the same. Click here<\/a> for more details on the module.<\/p>\n T290 (Design Projects<\/em>)<\/strong> – Equip yourself with the skills and confidence to use creative design approaches, methods and tools to tackle real-world challenges. This module\u2019s project-based approach means your learning is active, practical, and student-driven. You\u2019ll develop your abilities by working on meaningful design tasks connected to people, society and the environment, choosing how you approach your work, sharing your projects with others and receiving feedback to improve your ideas. By the end of the module, you\u2019ll have built skills applicable within and beyond design disciplines and a portfolio to showcase your competencies to employers. Click here<\/a> more information on the module.<\/p>\n T317 (Innovation: designing for change<\/em>)**<\/strong> – Innovations emerge from complex, dynamic, iterative processes. But how do designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, managers and users create opportunities and generate ideas for innovation? How are ideas developed into successful products, services and systems? This module uses contemporary case studies to explore such questions. It goes beyond innovation for commercial advantage \u2013 considering how innovation can contribute to developing a more sustainable future through responsible design. The module includes a design and innovation project where you\u2019ll identify and research a problem and develop a solution. Click here<\/a> for more details on the module.<\/p>\n T390 (Major Design project<\/em>)<\/strong> –<\/em> A new module in development (launches 28J). <\/em>This modules offers you the opportunity to create and develop a design project of your selection, focusing on your design identity and area of interest. Alongside a major project, T390 will require evidence of critical learning and reflection in the form of a final dissertation-type outcome.<\/p>\n * This module replaced T217: (Design Essentials) in 2026<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n **A new modules will update the existing modules in 2028<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You will do three core 60 credit design modules (U101, T217, T317), one at each stage of study and 60 credits of another subject that you select at each stage. Your module and subject choice will determine whether you are studying for a BA or BSc classification.<\/p>\nQ61 Design and Innovation Modules<\/h3>\n
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