Candidates are considered eligible if they have successfully completed a five-year upper secondary school program and obtained the Italian Diploma di Maturità. Students with foreign qualifications can access Italian universities if they have completed a secondary education program equivalent to the Italian Diploma di Maturità.

For qualifications that are not immediately equivalent, students may access the program after completing a Foundation Year, which aligns them with the requirements of the Italian educational system.

When required, candidates must have passed the national university entrance examination.

Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate language proficiency equivalent to an IELTS score of at least 5.5.

Additionally, applicants are required to submit a motivational letter, a portfolio (if available), and attend an admission interview.

After successful completion of the Bachelor program, eligible students can earn a Bachelor’s. The program provides 360 UK credits, which correspond to 180 ECTS. The Bachelor Courses are accredited by Teesside University, SPD’s Educational Partner.

The Professional Practice module, scheduled in the first semester of the third year, extends for 12 weeks and provides you with a valuable opportunity to engage in real-world challenges within the professional or academic context.

During this semester, you can select from three distinct options:

• Internship: a professional experience in a real workplace environment;
• Project work: an in-depth exploration of a particularly significant study topic through a research project within the school.
• Study abroad: an experience of personal and cultural growth through a period of study overseas.

The Major Project signifies a dual role:

• it serves as the culmination of your academic endeavors, synthesizing the knowledge and skills acquired throughout your BA programme
• simultaneously, it marks the inaugural step into their professional career in the design industry.

This project isn’t merely a concluding chapter; it’s the opening of a new chapter of their life. The Major Project consists of an individual design research project that allows the students to delve into a chosen theme within a research framework or a project brief proposed by the Course Leader.

Throughout this project, the students will have the opportunity to develop your own design research under the guidance of the Course Leader and with support from Module Leaders. The Major Project could also involve collaboration with companies, the students will have the opportunity to work in a “close-to-reality” environment and gain more practical experience.

After completing the BA (Hons) in Automotive and Transport Design at SPD, you will be well-prepared to begin a career in various fields within the automotive and transport sectoror to undertake further study.

Career opportunities may include:

• Design studios
• Automotive consultancy firms
• Vehicle manufacturers
• Vehicle design centres
• Mobility design consultancy firms

*The study plans, including laboratory activities, may be subject to updates.