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Brand Design and Innovation MA

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

14 months

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Management Of Change & Innovation Design (Non-Industrial)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

In this course you will develop strategic and creative thinking, communication and design research skills, that you will use to create innovative brand design. You will have the opportunity to work on briefs and brand narratives, which could be set by leading companies, and be mentored by industry professionals.

Besides working individually, you will be versatile in team collaboration, which is highly valued in the creative marketplace.

You will have a design, arts or visual communication background, and will be looking to develop a wider range of skills, build a research profile and enhance your capabilities as a brand design practitioner.

This course gives you the opportunity to graduate as an independent brand thinker, designer and researcher, prone to challenging the status quo and ready to help brands make a positive impact on the sustainability of life and the planet.

Study & career progression

Careers the course could lead to include:

  • communication design
  • brand interaction and experience
  • service design
  • product innovation
  • art direction
  • design direction
  • data visualisation
  • design research
  • advertising
  • creative management.

You may also choose to study for a PhD specialising in an area of communications or design. Previous and current doctoral research areas include:

  • design
  • creative management
  • film
  • advertising
  • photography.

Modules

This module focuses on complex societal problems, innovations and creative approaches to guarantee developments in the area of branding and advertising through design thinking. During this module you will work on an integrated project that explores a key area through a collaborative and structured brief.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,750

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,250

Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent. You must also have a portfolio of work. We may also offer you a place based on relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually.