You’ll need a bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent qualification, preferably in a design or art related degree specialising in one of the following subjects indicated under 'Design and art related subjects'.
We will also consider applicants with relevant experience, an interest in design, or coming from an area of expertise to which design is complementary such as the ones listed under ‘Other areas’.
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of subject disciplines so please do not hesitate to apply if your subject is not listed.
All applicants will be required to respond to the questions in the supporting statement section of the online application form to explain why you wish to study this particular course and your career plans. Relevant professional experience may also be considered. We may request additional documentation to inform our decision.
You may also be required to submit a portfolio of recent practical work. If we require this from you, we will request this after you have submitted your application.
You can also check the accepted qualifications for your country or region .
Deepen your creative expertise with a Masters in Design, empowering you to be strategic, innovative, and adaptable across a range of industries.
Almost every organisation on the planet needs design assets, and those that can resonate with audiences can make all the difference in standing out from the crowd.
Whether you’re looking to advance your career or acquire specialised knowledge in your field, this Masters course in design helps you meet the rigorous and ever-changing demands of industries everywhere. The programme focuses on user-centred design, helping you develop research and practice-based design solutions for today and beyond.
Whether your background is in design or another discipline, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to develop, test and critically evaluate innovative design strategies and solutions for real-life scenarios. You’ll gain first-hand experience of the needs and trends in markets across a variety of sectors, before focusing on a large-scale design project within one of our core specialisms.
You’ll learn from tutors with a wide range of design expertise and internationally recognised profiles in research and practice. Plus, you’ll draw from multiple perspectives and trending research to develop design solutions in stimulating environments.
Upon graduation, you’ll have the technical and creative expertise to broaden or enhance your career potential.
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