Study design in England UK - 225 institutions

Studying design in the UK is a popular destination for international students. Foreign education in this area will allow you to gain high-quality knowledge and extensive practical experience. In addition, some universities have programs that cannot be found in domestic universities, and the conditions for students remain at a high level. All this makes studying this field abroad a good investment in your future. What the United Kingdom can give to Russian schoolchildren and students in the framework of this specialty - we will discuss further.

British education is a quality program of the oldest colleges and universities, a tribute to tradition and relentless pursuit of innovation, it is luxury and rigor, the highest tuition prices and the largest competition for places. In the field of art and design, the UK is known as a major center for the study of these areas, has long established itself as a quality and brilliant career for graduates.

The advantages of studying at the English design departments:

• Graduates of British universities  are highly demanded in the international market
• A large number of programs
• Duration of Bachelor's programs in many universities is 3 years
• High wages already at the initial stage
• An opportunity to try yourself in a large number of areas
• Many universities have good partnerships with large companies - students go through real practice, completing these orders
• The infrastructure of leading universities in Britain includes: workshops, studios, technically equipped with the latest technology, industry equipment and resources, developed sports infrastructure, a prototyping center
• The list of famous British university graduates can go on and on: the famous British designer Tom Karen, fashion designers Stella McCartney and John Galliano, Sean the sculptor and animator Sean Hedges-Queen, Jimmy Chu and many others.

The top popular and sought-after majors within this area include:

• Interior Design
• Graphic design
• Landscape design

Working with the interior, specialists perform the following tasks: they solve the issues of developing and updating furniture, equipment in the room, lighting solutions, the choice of colour schemes and much more. To date, the main value in this field at British universities is an excellent combination of functionality and space efficiency with an aesthetic task. At the same time, specialists in this area are engaged in projects of residential premises, hotels, restaurants, museums, shops and offices. The salary of a novice designer is from £ 18,000 a year. Students at the faculties of interior design study:

• Spatial, graphic and 3D design
• Architecture
• Arts and crafts
• Design of furniture, products, textiles, etc.

It involves the development of graphical solutions with visual and semantic load. The specialty is distinguished by a particularly wide field of activity:

• Web sites
• Advertising
• Books
• Magazines
• Posters
• Computer games
• Logos, etc.

At the undergraduate programs of 3-4 years, students study:

• Illustration
• 3D design
• Arts and crafts
• Visual art
• Photograph
• Cinema
• A television
• Art history
• Printing techniques
• Computer graphics programs
• Communicative design, etc.

For productive work, a specialist cannot do without social skills, an ability to establish contacts, present his work and be able to plan his time correctly. In Britain, specialists in this field work about 37 hours a week, in addition, work requires additional employment in the evenings and weekends. Most job openings are in London, Manchester and Leeds.

This area can be studied in short university courses, undergraduate and post-graduate programs. In the framework of this specialty, students study:

• The history and influence of the European landscape garden
• Classic design tricks
• The main component of the landscape is plants
• Engineering and working documentation
• Hydro and geoplastics of the landscape
• The art of design and presentation
• Flowers, colours, smells and more.

You can get a quality education at the British Higher School of Art & Design, which has both long-term undergraduate programs, as well as short-term courses and a special design course.

Features of the learning process in universities in Britain:

• The curriculum in undergraduate and graduate programs is very rich, requires high academic preparation. Students study a large number of disciplines, do a large project, individual work
• At the undergraduate students receive fundamental knowledge, while the issue of specialization is solved in 3-4 courses. Each student draws up an individual curriculum, selects preferred disciplines. For missing lectures and seminars, students are not punished by teachers, but the chances of successful study in this case are reduced. Duration of undergraduate programs - 3-4 years
• Master - a program lasting 1-2 years has a more applied specificity. Most of all, these courses are suitable for those students who have realized the need to continue their education, get a narrower specialty, and retrain. In this area, students will find more practical exercises, as well as serious research activities.
• For admission to a university in the UK requires serious timely preparation. In some universities, the competition is very high (about 12 people per place). Due to differences in educational systems, the chances of entering after school are minimal
• Foreign students usually need additional preparation at British educational institutions, which they can receive: at a British school on the high school programs A-Level or IB or undergo pre-university preparation by Foundation, Pathway , etc. Another option: enter a domestic university, then transfer after a year of study to a selected university in England. However, the chances of admission in this case are still small.

Admission requirements may vary at universities in Britain, but typically students are expected:

• At the interview, express creative abilities, provide a portfolio
• Advances in Art Related Areas
• High level of knowledge of specialized disciplines
• Good language proficiency.

In addition, applicants must provide a package of documents:

• Portfolio
• Essay
• Results of TOEFL / IELTS
• Application in the form of your chosen institution
• A detailed report on studies at the previous stage: a list of completed disciplines, grades and scores obtained, the name of the university and faculty
• Letters of recommendation from teachers, curators, employers, customers and clients.

In the UK, there are prestigious private boarding schools with specialized education programs. So at Dean Close School, as part of the A-Level, GCSE programs, students study design, art and technology, many graduates of the school go to faculties at the best universities in Europe.

High school programs in Britain with specialized courses in Design:

Summer courses are excellent short-term programs that harmoniously combine familiarity with the country, language practice with in-depth study of design. For example, Abbey DLD College London, the oldest, most prestigious school in London, opens a summer school with great opportunities for short-term education. In the wide list of disciplines to choose from, there is a study of design and art. The format of the classes is diverse, the lessons are held in an interesting and exciting way, and the program itself involves a large number of cultural and sports events. Cost: From £ 2,980 for 2 weeks.