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Full time | De Montfort University | 1 year | SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Product Design Design (Non-Industrial)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This course will help you to develop the key design skills and creativity required by entrepreneurs and industry professionals, in relation to your own professional ambitions and area of design. 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 focus on your individual interests and ambitions and equip you with the practical commercial skills for a successful career in the creative industries. 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. In all your designs and processes we will empower you to experiment boldly and encourage you to take risks. We aim to develop independent learners who can take their own personal and critical approach to tackling complex design challenges. Access to our sophisticated facilities, including industry-standard vector-based and three-dimensional modelling packages, will enable you to push design boundaries and realise your creative visions.

Modules

Following on from research and concept generation in term two, students will develop and define a detailed product design in Term 3. With the support of design tutors and technical staff, the module requires a comprehensive final presentation as its final submission which incorporates external validation, prototyping, testing, technical definition and specification.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,435

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£15,800

Entry requirements

You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK Bachelor’s 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.

University information

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a university with a rich heritage, providing students with high-class further education options for over 150 years. DMU offers the perfect combination of modern facilities, a supportive academic community and high-quality teaching, with continual input from leading employers and professional bodies underpinning its academic expertise. DMU is rated a 5-star ‘excellent’ institution by QS, a world...more