Module choices in Design
Please follow the guidance on the information sheet very carefully. If you apply to study modules that are not permitted by your School/Department, your learning agreement may be returned to you.
Number of credits
The recommended number of ECTS per semester is
30 ECTS credits (60 Loughborough credits). Students are advised not to exceed this recommendation.
Module options
Restrictions may apply based on your previous level of experience in any given subject area. The Exchange
Co-ordinator will discuss the suitability of your module choices with you in more detail if required.
Acceptance on to Design School modules may require evidence of prior learning and design skills, including a portfolio of previous design work.
For pathways marked with * students must have the equivalent to A level grade A or B in either Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Electronics or Computer Science.
Sensitive content
Modules marked with † feature Sensitive Content
Semester 1
| Module Code | Module Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
Pathway 1 |
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| 25DSA301 | Design at SDCA | 10 |
| 25DSA302 | Design Contexts | 5 |
| 25DSA303 | Understanding People | 10 |
| 25DSA310 | Digital and Manual Prototyping | 5 |
Pathway 2 |
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| 25DSB301 | Shaping Materials for Product, Experiences and Environments | 10 |
| 25DSB304 | Understanding People | 10 |
Pathway 3 |
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| 25DSB354 | New Product Development | 10 |
| 25DSB308 | Design for Rapid Manufacture | 10 |
| 25DSB307 | Digital Modelling Tools | 5 |
| 25DSB303 | Design Communication | 5 |
Pathway 4* |
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| 25DSA301 | Design at SDCA | 10 |
| 25DSA303 | Understanding People | 10 |
| 25DSA351 | Mechanical Principles for Product Design | 5 |
| 25DSA355 | Introduction to Digital Fabrication for Design | 5 |
Semester 2
| Module Code | Module Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
Pathway 1 |
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| 25DSA304 | Signs and Meanings | 5 |
| 25DSA305 | Interactions and Experiences | 10 |
| 25DSA306 | Applied Storytelling for Sustainability | 5 |
| 25DSA307 | Experiential Futures | 10 |
Pathway 2 |
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| 25DSB302 | Shaping Technologies in Society | 10 |
| 25DSB306 | Speculative Futures | 10 |
Choose 1 option from the list below: |
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| 25ACB201 | Arts Management | 5 |
| 25ACB202 | Becoming a Responsible Practitioner | 5 |
| +25ACB203 | Creative Dissent: Protest, Activism and Art | 5 |
| 25ACB204 | Creative Placemaking | 5 |
| 25ACB208 | Drawing Characters: Representation and Identity | 5 |
| 25ACB210 | Story Design for Creative Industries | 5 |
| 25ACB213 | Fashion to Function | 5 |
| 25ACB214 | Ethics & Aesthetics of Generative AI in Design | 5 |
| 25ACB215 | Phantom Threads | 5 |
Pathway 3* |
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| 25DSA353 | An Introduction to Electronics, Microcontrollers & Programming | 10 |
| 25DSA354 | Augmented Reality Prototyping | 10 |
Full Year Only
| Module Code | Module Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
Pathway 1 |
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| 25DSA301 | Design at SDCA | 10 |
| 25DSA302 | Design Contexts | 5 |
| 25DSA303 | Understanding People | 10 |
| 25DSA304 | Signs and Meanings | 5 |
| 25DSA305 | Interactions and Experiences | 10 |
| 25DSA306 | Applied Storytelling for Sustainability | 5 |
| 25DSA307 | Experiential Futures | 10 |
| 25DSA308 | Prototyping for Design | 5 |
Pathway 2 |
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| 25DSB301 | Shaping Materials for Product, Experiences and Environments | 10 |
| 25DSB304 | Understanding People | 10 |
| 25DSB305 | Digital Skills for Design | 15 |
| 25DSB302 | Shaping Technologies in Society | 10 |
| 25DSB306 | Speculative Futures | 10 |
Choose 1 option from the list below: |
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| 25ACB201 | Arts Management | 5 |
| 25ACB202 | Becoming a Responsible Practitioner | 5 |
| +25ACB203 | Creative Dissent: Protest, Activism and Art | 5 |
| 25ACB204 | Creative Placemaking | 5 |
| 25ACB208 | Drawing Characters: Representation and Identity | 5 |
| 25ACB210 | Story Design for Creative Industries | 5 |
| 25ACB213 | Fashion to Function | 5 |
| 25ACB214 | Ethics & Aesthetics of Generative AI in Design | 5 |
| 25ACB215 | Phantom Threads | 5 |
Pathway 4* |
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| 25DSA301 | Design at SDCA | 10 |
| 25DSA303 | Understanding People | 10 |
| 25DSA351 | Mechanical Principles for Product Design | 5 |
| 25DSA352 | Prototyping for Manufacture | 10 |
| 25DSA355 | Introduction to Digital Fabrication for Design | 5 |
| 25DSA353 | An Introduction to Electronics, Mircrocontrollers & Programming | 10 |
| 25DSA354 | Augmented Reality Prototyping | 10 |
Can I choose modules from other Schools/Departments?
No, you must choose all your modules from within the Design School.
You must take all your modules in the Design School on a specific programme in a particular year. This arrangement prevents you from having any timetable clashes.