Can you see yourself...
...creating graphics for Walt Disney?
...working in a design studio in Barcelona?
...developing packages for Nestle in Germany?
...creating 3D visualisations in Milan?
...developing toys for Tesco?
...designing interiors for boats?
These are just a few of the fantastic placement opportunities our Product Design placement students have experienced.
Why do a work placement?
A placement year gives you the chance to undertake full-time, salaried work experience. It is a golden opportunity to develop your understanding of industry practice and to boost your employability. Students can often return from a placement with an offer of employment on graduation.
Did you know?
- For students starting their course from 2012 there will be no fees during the sandwich placement year.
- NTU is in the top five universities in the UK for the number of Design Studies students taking year- long placements. (HESA data 2009-10)
Extra qualification
The placement year also leads to a further qualification - a Diploma in Professional Practice - something else to add to your CV.
Dedicated Placement Office
We have a dedicated Placement Office and a specialist Product Design Administrator who can assist you in finding, applying for and securing a placement. They can also provide support before, during and after your placement year.
Recent placement destinations
Our students get the opportunity to work at high-profile companies in the UK and abroad. Recent destinations have included:
BSc (Hons) Product Design:
BA (Hons) Product Design:
BA (Hons) Furniture and Product Design:
- Vitra
- Tom Dixon
- Benchmark (founded by Terence Conran)
- Design Bridge
- Maarten Baas
- Sawaya and Moroni
- Isao Hosoe
- Hiroshi Tsunoda.
What do placement companies say about our students?
Our placement students are always highly-regarded – take a look at some recent feedback from companies.
