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DESIGN / POSTGRADUATE

CEED
Know your next step.

Understand the Common Entrance Examination for Design and prepare to communicate thoughtful design solutions. Review individual institute admission requirements alongside the examination.

Official exam information ↗

UNDERSTAND THE ROUTE

How the exam works

Part A · Aptitude

Build visual, analytical and design-awareness skills through regular problem-solving practice.

Part B · Design response

Practise drawing, creativity and written or visual communication. Institutes may have further admission requirements beyond a CEED score.

What to practise

Use these preparation themes alongside the current official syllabus. This is a study overview, not a replacement for the examination brochure.

  • Visualisation & spatial ability
  • Design sensitivity
  • Creativity & problem solving
  • Drawing & communication

AN ORIGINAL PRACTICE BRIEF

Make a start today.

Redesign a medicine organiser for someone with limited hand movement. Show the user need, opening mechanism and how the product is used.

Independent exercise; not an official or past examination question.

A useful question

Does qualifying CEED guarantee admission?

No. Qualifying CEED does not guarantee admission. Applicants must satisfy institute-specific eligibility and selection requirements.

Check before you apply

Dates, fees, eligibility, scoring and assessment formats can change by admission cycle. Verify the current programme brochure and amendments.

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