Design, MA
Study our exciting new MA Design, where you'll focus on research methods, inclusion and diversity in design. It's taught by a globally renowned team from across the creative industries.
Our MA Design focusses on practices of experimental methods including the participatory, the speculative and the critical, applying them to real-world briefs to assess complex situations and offer viable design outcomes. Using a wide range of materials, tools and techniques, you will explore how diversity and inclusivity in design can empower a critical practice.
You will gain work experience from project-based placements, critical insight from a globally- renowned team of tutors and guest lecturers, and confidence from leading your own design research project, culminating in two public-facing exhibitions.
We are based in a purpose-built creative space in Greenwich, a vibrant area of London that is a magnet for the creative industries. You’ll enjoy access to great facilities and equipment, and work from a building which is home to a dynamic community of creatives from the fields of digital arts, graphic and digital design, media, film, sound, architecture and landscape.
Campus Information
Greenwich Campus
Greenwich Campus sits on a World Heritage Site and is located in the heart of Greenwich, south-east London. The neighbourhood has a lively atmosphere but is away from the hustle and bustle of the city, making it the ideal place to study.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
You’ll always attract employers if you have relevant work experience. At the University of Greenwich, we have plenty of courses where you can spend time in industry and get yourself noticed.
A degree with a placement or internship can be a life-changing experience. You can:
- Gain valuable hands-on skills
- Discover hidden talents
- Make your CV stand out
- Build a network of contacts in your chosen industry
- Perhaps even get a job offer from your placement or internship employer.
We’ve lots of opportunities for work-based learning, from summer placements to sandwich years. These fit flexibly around your on-campus studies and enhance what you learn in the classroom.
Our placements and internships team will support you on your journey. They:
- Have an extensive network of employer partners across a wide range of industries
- Can help you search for a placement or internship
- Hold activity and insight days to provide students with a snapshot of potential careers
- Work with you to identify your strengths so you can find the opportunity that’s right for you.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Academic entry requirements
For admission to our Master's programmes, please ensure you meet the following criteria:
A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% in the final year. However, if you are graduating from one of the following top universities: Mumbai University, Savitribai Phule Pune University (Pune University), Calcutta University, Delhi University, Bangalore University, and Madras University, a minimum of 50% in the final year is required.
Please note some specialised courses may require a four-year bachelor's degree with a minimum of 65% in the final year. However, if you are graduating from one of the top universities mentioned above, a minimum of 60% in the final year is required.
Additionally, for certain courses, it may be necessary to have studied specific subjects at the university level to be eligible. Our admissions team will assess your application to determine the relevance of your academic background once you apply.
For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at university to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.
English language entry requirements
For details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.
Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.
To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet one of the following English language proficiency requirements:
IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score below 5.5.
Standard XII Waiver: achieve a minimum of 70% in English from Standard XII. However, please note that this Standard XII waiver is not applicable to applicants from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, or Uttarakhand.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
-
Total Tuition Fee:
17450 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 17796 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
Similar Programs
- Music and Sound Design, MA at University of Greenwich
- International Relations, MA at University of Greenwich
- English Literature, MA at University of Greenwich
- Creative Writing, MA at University of Greenwich
- Media and Creative Cultures, MA at University of Greenwich
- Film Production, MA at University of Greenwich

