This course is designed for students with a degree in product design, furniture design, or a related 3D design field who want to deepen their knowledge, skills, and career prospects. You’ll gain an advanced understanding of design practice, learn about research methods, explore service design, and discover how new digital technologies can improve your work.
The flexible curriculum lets you focus on your interests and goals while equipping you with the practical skills needed for a successful career in the creative industries. Your studies will culminate in a self-directed design project, where you’ll go through real-world product design processes like validation, prototyping, testing, and technical specifications.
Key Features:
- Degree Options: Depending on your path and final project, you can earn an MA or MSc. You can also exit the course early with a Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate, based on the credits you've earned.
- Career Focus: The course emphasizes employability, along with professional and commercial skills, to support your career goals—whether as a designer, entrepreneur, or in the wider creative industries.
- Sustainability: You’ll learn to consider sustainability and social responsibility in every design decision, preparing you to tackle complex environmental challenges.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from a teaching team that is active in their fields, ensuring you acquire the most relevant skills for your career.
- Creative Community: Join a community working together to create new ways of thinking and redefine the future of creative practice.
- Work Placement: An optional year-long work placement offers valuable experience to further enhance your practical and professional skills.