The Automotive and Transport Design BA (Hons) course at Staffordshire University prepares students to start their careers in transport design.

School: Staffordshire University
Course: Automotive and Transport Design BA (Hons)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Course duration: October 2024 to October 2027 or October 2024 to October 2028 with one-year placement
Application deadline: continuous enrolment

In this course, you'll learn a wide-ranging set of design and communication skills, learning from our team of expert academics and professionals in our dynamic design studio, and making use of our cutting-edge digital and technical facilities.

You'll design everything from cars, yachts and trains to futuristic concepts for games and film. With access to sector-leading facilities, you can visualise your designs using Unreal Engine, Alias, Blender and VRED in our VR labs, virtual production suites and smart zone.

You'll work with industry giants in the automotive and transportation sector, including Bentley, Jaguar Land Rover and JCB.

You'll apply your skills to collaborative projects with world-renowned brands, building a portfolio of innovative and exciting work that explores the future of the way we travel and design vehicles for land, sea and air.

On the course, you'll learn in a multi-disciplinary environment and have the opportunity to collaborate with students in game design, architecture and product design, familiarising yourself with life in the industry where multi-disciplinary teams are commonplace.

Our course is taught by academics with real-world experience, who will be at your side throughout your journey to provide you with the knowledge, skills and support you to take the first step to a successful career.

You'll make connections in the industry, including at competitions like the Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition, which our students have won three years running.

You'll get the chance to visit leading design studios, manufacturers and exhibitions both in the UK and internationally on our vibrant educational visits to places like New York, Geneva, Frankfurt and London.

Find out more about the course and apply ›

Top image: Lucid Atmos 2050 Concept, Jesse Dankwah, 2023. Bottom image courtesy of Staffordshire University.

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