Design

Typical offer: A*AA in A Levels, with A* in Mathematics (or equivalent). 

Required subjects: Mathematics

Submitted written work requirements: see our Written Work webpage

Admissions assessment: College-registered assessment

Design combines architecture, engineering and materials science in one degree, giving you the opportunity to design solutions to environmental and societal challenges. You will learn how small and large-scale designs such as physical objects, apps, artificial intelligence, electronics or architecture and planning systems can influence people, cultures, economies and the natural world.

Based in the Department of Architecture, you will have access to a variety of facilities such as workshops, studios, reprographics, flexible co-working spaces and a new digital fabrication lab.

This is a new course for 2024 entry. For up to date information, prospective applicants should look at the University webpage on Design.

The small size of Corpus means our Design students receive excellent support. The fact that we're a smaller College means it's easy to get to know Design and Architecture students in other year groups, which is very beneficial for peer support in a small subject. 

Corpus is also one of the closest Colleges to the Architecture Department, where Design students are based, making it an ideal location for getting to and from lectures and practical classes.  

We are looking for applicants who  show enthusiasm for both the arts and the sciences as Design draws on elements of both. The ability to draw and an interest in the engineering, materials, design and architecture are essential.

All applicants invited to interview are expected to show a portfolio of recent work at the interview. We would like to see something that illustrates your interests, experience and ability in the visual and material arts. This may include drawings, paintings and/or sculpture. It's usually sufficient for three-dimensional work to be exhibited in photographs. A sketchbook with ongoing drawings is extremely helpful and applicants are encouraged to take one to the interview. It may be in any media (pencil, charcoal, crayon etc) and should include a variety of subject matter. The work can be material prepared for school-leaving examinations but creative work executed outside formal courses is also welcome.

Prospective Design applicants are encouraged to observe the world around them and get into the habit of using a sketch book for drawings of interesting observations. In addition, prospective applicants might find the following resources helpful:

• Tinkercad
• The Department of Architecture's Research Seminars
• The Department of Architecture's recommended reading list, which is also very relevant for Design applicants