MFA Design (Interaction)

at Sheffield Hallam University

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
 

The initial modules are taught to all postgraduate design students. Here you'll gain a critical understanding of design thinking, theoretical studies, research methods and making practices. You’ll then follow your own personal practice with support from our specialist staff.
 

You learn through

• immersive learning alongside peers in a studio environment

• practice-based research

• project work

• individual and group tutorials

• lectures

• seminars

• constructive critical debates
   

  Live projects

  Through comprehensive dialogue with the creative industries, we’ll help you explore the world of professional practice beyond the postgraduate studio. Live, real-world projects are embedded into specific modules – and you’ll be encouraged to seek industrial sponsors or collaborators for your projects. 
   

  We also have a long-established link with the Art, Design & Media Research Centre (ADMRC). Our masters graduates often work as research assistants at the ADMRC while they continue their studies to PhD level – which means you’ll get their expert support throughout your projects.
   

  Field trips

  You’ll be able to take part in study trips and visits to design conferences and debates.
   

  Networking opportunities

  You’ll benefit from a cross-disciplinary, vibrant, international, collaborative and supportive postgraduate environment. Throughout the course you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our Design Futures consultancy and with researchers from the ADMRC. 
   

  We’ll encourage you to collaborate with our exemplary network of design agencies, organisations, museums and practitioners. Your Interaction tutors also have connections and experience in diverse areas such as user-experience design, advertising, structural graphics, typography, branding and marketing.
   

   

  Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
   

  Year 1
   

  Compulsory modules
   

  Module	Credits	Assessment
  Creative Design And Positionality	60	Coursework
  Methods For Research And Practice	60	Coursework

   

  Final year
   

  Compulsory modules
   

  Module	Credits	Assessment
  Ma Project (Interaction)	60	Coursework

Normally you need
 

• a 2.2 degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline or significant relevant experience
• appropriate study plans, including an indication of possible project topics and clear, appropriate and realistic learning aims
• a high level of creative ability, as evidenced by a portfolio of work
• evidence of previous experience of coding and/or programming is highly desirable
• ability to discuss design issues critically and confidently
 

For information on applying, the interview process and your portfolio, download our MA/MFA Design application support.
 

Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills (or equivalent) is the standard for non-native speakers of English. If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English level.
 

If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. 

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £9,620 for the course. If you study this course over 15 months the fee will be calculated pro-rata each year based on the number of credits studied.

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,895 for the course.

This course prepares you for a career in
 

• design

• design management

• making or manufacturing

• company-employed design

• independent design practice

• postgraduate study at PhD level

• education

• retail/marketing

• design research

• academia
   

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for international design companies and consultancies, as well as gaining PhD scholarships.