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Design and Global Sustainable Development

Course details
  • Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 27 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

Warwick's innovative Design and Global Sustainable Development degree challenges you to think critically about important problems such as human rights, environmental impact, technological and digital advancement and consider practical, design-led solutions. Study with us and prepare to make a real difference in the world.

On this unique and exciting new course, you will explore current issues of global significance from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and examine how positive change can be achieved through the application of the theory and practice of design. This is a future facing programme which aims to develop a new generation of sustainability experts and designers. By studying this degree, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to become a responsible and ethical global citizen able to tackle society’s major challenges in order to build a sustainable and regenerative society.

You will work with sustainability and design industry experts and regional communities to co-design products, processes and solutions. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills and studies through optional work placements, study abroad, and certificates.

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H1L8
Institution code:
W20
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAA

You will also need to achieve grade C/4 in English Language and C/4 in Mathematics at GCSE

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 36

You will also need to achieve grade 4 in English A (Higher or Standard Level), grade 4 in Higher Level English B or grade 5 in Standard Level English B

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5including minimum 6.0 in each component
Cambridge English ProficiencyCwith no less than Borderline in any element OR 180 overall with no less than 170 in any component
Cambridge English AdvancedAwith no less than Borderline in any element OR 180 overall with no less than 170 in any component
PTE Academic69with no less than 59 in any of the Communicative Skills
TOEFL (iBT)92with minimum of 21 in Listening, 21 in Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking

Please see our English Language requirements webpage for further details of accepted tests.https://warwick.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/english-language-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We are committed to making a high-quality and challenging university education available to all students who are capable of benefiting from it. Our contextual offer approach considers educational and individual context to provide a rounded understanding of academic potential and achievement, ensuring we fully consider talented applicants from all backgrounds. We may make differential ‘contextual’ offers to applicants based in the UK if they meet certain eligibility criteria.

Learn more on the University of Warwick website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050
EU & InternationalTBC

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

International (including EU) fees vary depending on course. Fee levels have not yet been set for 2027/28 but will be published on our website once confirmed:
https://warwick.ac.uk/services/finance/studentfinance/fees/overseasfees/

Students commencing with Warwick Business School on a Foundation Year or undertaking a Graduate Entry Medicine degree (MBChB) should refer to the following webpage for confirmation of their fees, which may differ from the rates listed above: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/finance/studentfinance/fees/

Please refer to the following link for the latest information on tuition fees: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/finance/studentfinance/fees/

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