Design Innovation

Program Overview

Through a blend of theory and practice, the program equips graduates with skills in collaborative design, design thinking, and service design, preparing them for careers in design management, innovation management, and design research.

Program Outline

• Develop skills and expertise in collaborative, cross-cultural, interdisciplinary design-driven teams.
• To equip students with a unique blend of theoretical and practical modules, focusing on real-life challenges and industry-relevant projects.

Program Description:

The MA/MSc Design Innovation program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Design Thinking
• Design Futures
• Design in Organisations
• Design for Experiences
• Service Design
• Collaborative Project

Outline:

Semester 1:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Design & Identity
• Design Thinking
• Design Futures
• Optional Modules (choose one):
• Design in Organisations
• Strategy and Market Analysis

Semester 2:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Design Research
• Design for Experiences
• Service Design Strategy
• Collaborative Project

Summer:

Compulsory Modules:

• Dissertation

Teaching:

The program is taught by a distinguished faculty of influential thought leaders, including:

• Pioneering researchers
• Creative innovators
• Industry experts
The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, and independent study.

Careers:

Graduates from the program are well-positioned for careers in various fields, including:

• Design Management
• Design Strategy
• Design Research
• Innovation Management
The program also provides opportunities for graduates to pursue further doctoral studies.

Other:

• The Design Innovation program is designed to equip students for work in the rapidly evolving field of Design Innovation.
• The curriculum focuses on real-world challenges, preparing students to contribute effectively to industry projects.
• The program offers a unique collaborative learning environment, fostering interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teamwork skills.

UK fee: £13,000 Full-time degree per annum International fee: £29,750 Full-time degree per annum