On our MSc Design Innovation and Technology course you'll learn to shape how we interact with emerging technologies and design human-centred solutions for the future.
Your learning will be informed by the research and practices of our two world-leading research labs: the Global SMART Lab and the Social Practices Lab. You'll develop expert knowledge of computational design and emerging digital and physical production processes. Through international research partnerships, you'll be connected with top institutions that offer unique collaborative opportunities and global insights.
Some of the other areas you'll explore include:
You'll have access to a maker lab and workshop facilities for the latest technologies in digital modelling, fabrication, and electronics. Using these resources, combined with our traditional art school facilities, you'll hone your technical skills in rapid prototyping and testing. You'll work directly with businesses, communities, and the public sector to deliver capstone projects, where you'll create meaningful impact and develop transferable skills.
On this course you'll consider sustainability, ethics, and social impact, and be aware of the broader implications of your work. You'll learn to create innovative and ethically responsible solutions that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals . You'll also get involved in co-designing with industry partners, academics, and other designers. Through collaboration you'll gain diverse perspectives and subject insights.
As an MSc Design Innovation and Technology graduate, you'll be prepared for the design and technology innovation sector with the confidence to create impactful and sustainable solutions. There is a growing demand for professionals who can combine creative insight with technical skills. With your experience in CreaTech (Creative Technology), you'll be in a position to lead digital transformation and shape meaningful products and experiences.
We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes .
Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).
To apply for our MSc Design Innovation and Technology course, you'll need:
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and experiences, including international applicants with an interest in design innovation and technology within their sector.
Non-standard entry will be considered and encouraged, with the academic team weighing applications on their merit (in relation to things such as work and life experience, and mitigating factors).
For further details of our admission process, read our step by step guide to postgraduate taught applications .
The deadline to apply for this course is Wednesday 1 September 2027, midday UK time.
We advise applying early as applications may close before the expected deadline if places are filled.
The deadline to apply for this course is Wednesday 18 August 2027, midday UK time.
We advise applying early as applications may close before the expected deadline if places are filled.