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Why Study Design?
Are you passionate about design, whether it’s graphic, animation or product design? Ready to turn that passion into a rewarding career? Look no further! Our Design portfolio is your pathway to a successful future in the diverse world of art and culture.
Our courses are crafted to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and equip you with a wide range of transferable skills, ensuring you’re well-prepared for your future career. We focus on building the technical skills you need to unleash your creativity and find the perfect medium to express your ideas.
While studying with us, you’ll be immersed in the inspiring, state-of-the-art Barbara Hepworth Building, and you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with academic staff who bring vast knowledge and experience to the table.
What can you do with a degree in Design?
With a Design degree from the University of Huddersfield, you will have a wide range of career opportunities in graphic design and interior design. You can work as a designer, creative director or consultant in various industries, including advertising, marketing and architecture.
The problem-solving and creative skills you develop will also be applicable in roles such as UX/UI design, exhibition design, and design education. Additionally, you may find opportunities in packaging design, environmental design and design research, where your ability to create functional and aesthetically pleasing solutions is essential.
There’s still time to apply for September 2025 entry.
Find out everything you need to know about making your application to Huddersfield now that the January UCAS deadline has passed.
Dr Penny Sykes
Course Leader for the BA(Hons) Interior Design
Penny is Course Leader for the BA(Hons) Interior Design programme and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She holds a BA(Hons) in Interior Design, a PGCHE, an MHED focused on employability in design students, and are currently undertaking an EdD.
Dr Stephen Hibbert
Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design and Motion
Stephen is a lecturer in Graphic Design and Animation at the School of Art, Design and Architecture. He teaches theory, process and studio practice to Year One students. His research explores how blending real and virtual worlds impacts human perception.
Dr Anneké Pettican
Subject Lead in Design
Anneké is an artist and Subject Lead in Design at the University of Huddersfield. As co-director of Brass Art, she explores the uncanny through immersive digital installations and has led AHRC-funded research and postgraduate supervision.
Transition between undergraduate and postgraduate
How to prepare for the transition between Undergraduate and Postgraduate by Ashleigh. After completing a Graphic Design BA in summer 2020, Ashleigh chose to continue onto the Master’s in September of the same year.
Huddersfield's MA Art and Design Show
Learn about what it's like to exhibit work in Huddersfield's MA Art and Design Show!
Video Library
Find out more about our courses in Design - hear from our students and explore our facilities.
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Technical Textiles Research Centre
The Technical Textiles Research Centre at the University of Huddersfield aims to re-establish the town and region as a world leader in textiles by harnessing the newest technology and manufacturing techniques.
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