Design MA

This MA Design course incorporates practice-based learning that is informed by contemporary and contextual influences and founded on your own personal aims and professional direction.

The first two semesters of this course will focus on developing your core skills through the completion of four modules: design thinking, design practice, direction and experimentation.

 

Teaching is delivered via a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials, which are assessed by coursework and design projects. You will also undertake collaborative projects and, where possible, field trips to allow you to put your skills into practise in a real-world context.

 

Upon completion of the taught modules, you will undertake a final project or thesis to demonstrate all of the skills you have acquired on this course. This will be undertaken under the supervision of your dedicated tutor who will provide advice and guidance at all stages.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Year one

 

 

• DE7001 -Design Thinking (Core,30 Credits)
• DE7002 -Design Process (Core,30 Credits)
• DE7003 -Project / Thesis (Core,60 Credits)
• DE7004 -Design Practice 1: Professional Direction (Core,30 Credits)
• DE7005 -Design Practice 2 : Experimentation (Core,30 Credits)
• EF0126 -Academic Language Skills in FADSS Level 7 (Optional,0 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have:

 

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in design or a related discipline. Applicants with appropriate work experience and/or a relevant professional qualification will be considered

 

International qualifications:

 

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. 

 

English language requirements:

 

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

Full UK Fee: £7,950

 

Full EU Fee: £16,500

 

Full International Fee: £16,500

Once you have completed the MA Design course you will possess the skills and ability to make an impact in the design industry, whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to enhance your professional development.

This course will prepare you for broad range of jobs within design companies, private organisations and the public sector, in addition to specialist jobs within your chosen specialism.

 

Completion may enhance promotion prospects in some professions, in addition to providing enhanced opportunities for management level roles.

 

This course will also provide you with the knowledge and experience to be able to set up your very own design company, in addition to providing a strong foundation for progression to PhD studies.