Course Overview

This course is for students with a product, furniture, or a directly related 3D design degree who wish to build on their expertise, specialist knowledge, and employability. You will develop an advanced understanding of design practice, learn about research methodologies, explore service design and the ways that emerging digital technologies can enhance your work. The flexibility of the curriculum allows you to create a distinct program of learning that is focused on your individual interests and ambitions, and equip you with the practical commercial skills for a successful career in the creative industries. Within the course, you can choose from two specialisms. On the Design Practice specialism, you will explore design innovation and the creation of innovative products that fulfill the users wants and needs. Alternatively, our Design and Business specialism focuses on commercial practice, research methods, and product design €“ all valuable skills that you would need to forge a career as a creative entrepreneur. Your studies will culminate in a self-directed design project, during which you will explore real-world product design processes such as external validation, prototyping, testing, technical definition, and specification.

General Eligibility

You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK bachelors honours degree in product or furniture design or a directly related subject. If you have other professional qualifications and industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.