Year 3 Placement Year. Year 4 Design Project, Design Practice, Dissertation, Management and Marketing, Materials Recycling and The Environment, Internet for Designers. The programme offers the opportunity to spend Year 3 in the packaging industry, possibly with Boots plc, leading to the Diploma in Professional Studies. It is your responsibility to find a suitable placement although the Department offers assistance and guidance. You take part in a wide range of lectures and project work.
Performance is assessed through coursework and examinations at the end of each semester.
Practical design work and laboratory reports are assessed throughout the year. The combined results of the written examinations and coursework assessments in Year 1 form the first year progress examination. Results obtained in Years 2 and 4 determine the classification of degree. Selection The Department welcomes applications from mature candidates and non-standard entrants as well as those with A level or BTEC qualifications. Open days are held regularly between October and March and we personally interview most candidates.