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MA Design Innovation and Technology

MA Design Innovation and Technology

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Master of Arts - MA (PG)

Subject areas

Management Of Change & Innovation Technology

Course Summary

Our MA Design Innovation and Technology course combines creativity, user-centered design, and technology to explore how design thinking can drive transformation.

From studying this course you'll be able to respond to present-day challenges, anticipate emerging trends, and envision the future. You'll have access to excellent resources and facilities for creative experimentation and production. As you build your expertise, you'll learn to combine traditional making skills with the latest digital technology and fabrication techniques.

Some of the resources and facilities you'll use include:

  • interactive media and prototyping facilities
  • 3D printers
  • laser cutters
  • a suite of the latest design technology
  • traditional and mixed media facilities

Throughout this MA design innovation course, you'll engage with critical debates and contemporary developments. You'll learn about human-centred research methods, strive to understand diverse contexts, and anticipate user behaviour. There will be a focus on innovation where you'll be encouraged to craft life-enhancing products and services to address real-world challenges.

You’ll also develop skills to engage with the social and ethical responsibilities of design. As well as building an understanding of speculative design, emerging technologies, and their production processes.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£28,700

Entry requirements

Youll need a 2:1 degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject

University information

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition with innovative modern teaching that prioritises the success of its students. Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-focused UK universities, and is ranked 17th overall in the UK according to the Complete University Guide 2026. With eight campuses situated in Southampton and...more