Course information
Level of study: Postgraduate
Fee: £8,000 (UK/EU) £13,000 (International)
Entry requirements: Minimum 2:2 (second class) honours degree from a UK university or its equivalent. Professional qualifications that are equivalent to an honours degree may also be acceptable.
Mode of study: Full-time classroom
Duration: 1 year
Assessment methods: Coursework and exams
Scholarship or bursaries: Available
Student finance: Available
Payment plan: Available
Starts: September
Please note that this programme is currently being reviewed.
The MA Design Management programme is an ideal course for those looking to develop and enhance their careers through an excellent understanding of the value of design and innovation. You will learn how to harness the power of creativity within business and how this can be used as a strategic tool.
Key facts
- Prepare to take on managerial roles supported by your understanding of how to harness the power of design within a corporate context
- Engage with industrial multidisciplinary projects based on real life situations
- Applicants with substantial relevant experience alone will be considered on individual merit
- Also available at our Newcastle campus
- Upon graduating, opt to join one of our Professional Pathways programmes, to further build your skills and employability with one of the UK’s leading corporate training providers, QA
About this course
What will I study?
The MA Design Management is an ideal course for designers who want to develop their career by taking on a more strategic, managerial role. It will also appeal to business graduates or managers from other sectors, who want to advance their careers by developing a greater understanding of how design can contribute to leadership, sustainability and social innovation within a business.
You will study 6 modules that work together to give you a holistic view of design strategies and ways to successfully manage the complete design process. Areas that you will cover include: Creative Thinking, NSF Intellectual Property, Intercultural Communication, Research Principles, Reflective Practice, Contemporary Influences and Commercialisation.
These highly contextual modules provide the perfect foundation for you to understand the field of Design Management, find your personal direction and provide a stepping stone to your future career.
How will I be taught and assessed?
As a MA Design Management student you will engage with industrial multidisciplinary projects based on real life situations.
Careers and further study
Upon graduation, you will be qualified to take on managerial roles supported by your understanding of how to harness the power of design within a corporate context.
To further build your professional skills, after successfully completing this Masters programme, you will be able to join one of our Professional Pathway programmes to continue your professional development and training. Each Pathway is worth a minimum of £3,000 and offered to our graduates for free, from our partner QA.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have the following:
Academic requirements
- Minimum 2:2 (second class) honours degree from a UK university or its equivalent.
Applicants will normally be expected to have a good honours degree. This does not have to be in design but, applicants should have experience in a relevant industry or be able to demonstrate a link between their current job/experience and design. This refers to design in the broadest sense so can include organisational design, systems design and service design as well as more traditional design disciplines such as product, fashion and graphics.
If you don’t meet the academic requirements
Mature applicants with a lower qualification and at least 3 years of appropriate professional experience may be accepted.
If you have substantial relevant experience alone, your application will be considered on its individual merit.
English language requirements
Students require IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.
Did you know that if your IELTS is within 1.0 of the required score for your programme, then taking Pre-Sessional English is an option for you.
Modules
All modules on this course are core.
MA Design Project by Learning Contract (60 credits)
Design Thinking (30 credits)
Design Process (30 credits)
Design Management 1 (30 credits)
Design Management 2 (30 credits)
ESAP in FADSS Level 7 (0 credits)
Please note that this programme is currently being reviewed.
Fees and finance
Tuition fee
- UK/EU students: £8,000
- International students: £13,000
Scholarships and bursaries for international students
Depending on the country you are from, you may be eligible for a country bursary and/or scholarship when studying this Masters programme.
All of our scholarships and bursaries are automatically applied when we process your application and one of our team will be able to confirm your eligibility.
Payment plans for self-funded students
If you need support to spread the cost of your tuition, you may be eligible for our payment plan.
How to apply or find out more
How to find out more
Enquire now to find out more information about the course, studying with us, the application process, and to ask any other questions you may have.
How to apply
Online applications are currently unavailable for this programme. To apply for this course, download and complete our PDF application form. Once you have completed the form, email it back to admin.
Supporting documents
For us to assess your application in a timely manner, it is important that you provide us with the following documents:
- Fully completed application form
- Personal email address must be included on the application form
- Transcripts and/or certificates (including a certified translation if not in English)
- Passport – copy of personal details page
- Proof of financial sponsorship if applicable
- Reference
- Confirmation of immigration history including copies of previous and current visas if applicable
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