Lighting design is a growing interdisciplinary field cutting across areas such as architecture, physics, and sustainability. Students of lighting design may study such topics as the interaction of natural and artificial light, using light to affect moods and create environments, and the latest trends in commercial lighting.

A foundation year is a scholastic program that gives students the chance to become familiar with college life and university courses. By preparing students for the expectations of higher education, foundation years may help students to be more successful in their academic careers.