Program Overview
MA Designing Education
Overview
Explore the relationship between designing and education, through radical pedagogies, design thinking methods, creative processes, and practical applications of design.
Why Study MA Designing Education at Goldsmiths
- You'll learn to apply design methods and design thinking to education.
- We aim to use design to uncover new opportunities for education, including radical new forms of learning and teaching practices and discourses.
- You'll be working collaboratively in a small, multidisciplinary group within a practice-based design studio environment, and you'll develop practice-based projects.
- You'll also get to develop your interests, creativity, and curiosity through mentored independent projects and directed study.
- You'll develop and apply a critical framework or pedagogy for your own practice within the context of education.
Length
1 year full-time
Fees
International - full-time: £22500
Department
Design
Who Should Apply
The MA Designing Education programme is a good fit for applicants from many backgrounds, including:
- Designers wanting to apply designing to an educational context
- Educators with experience in an educational, training, or leadership context with evidence of a commitment to furthering their practice as an educator
- Those working in public engagement and wanting to develop or specialize in their career to use design and designing
- Those wanting to use design and designing for participation in a variety of educational contexts
What You'll Study
Compulsory Modules
- Critical and Radical Pedagogies (30 credits)
- Spaces and Practices of Education (30 credits)
- Independent Research Project (60 credits)
Option Modules
You will also be able to select 60 credits of option modules, including:
- Business of Design (30 credits)
- MA CCE design and fashion pathways - Studio practice (30 credits)
- Enterprising Leadership: An Introduction to Leadership, Enterprise, and Innovation Theory (30 credits)
- Race, Culture and Education (30 credits)
- Exploring Gender in Education (30 credits)
- Progressive Leadership and Mentoring in Education (30 credits)
Facilities
Our design facilities are fundamental to every programme within the department, providing an accessible and vibrant environment for making and experimentation.
Careers
Students who have completed this Masters are working as educators in various contexts, including:
- International higher education
- Secondary education
- Public engagement with arts
- Museum education
- Online course development and delivery
Skills
Throughout the Masters, you will develop skills in:
- Design thinking
- Intellectual courage
- Criticality and analysis
- Creativity
- Problem-solving
- Research
- Initiative and personal responsibility
- Decision-making
- Commercial awareness
- Collaboration
- Independent learning
- Networking
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are based upon applicants' experience as a designer wanting to apply designing to an educational context, or as an educator with experience in an educational, training, or leadership context with evidence of a commitment to furthering their practice as an educator.
Candidates will normally be expected to have a degree in a related field – education, design, or creative subject, management, innovation – or equivalent professional experience.
Designers require a portfolio evidencing projects with an educational dimension. Educators do not require a portfolio but will have to talk about their interest in designing education at interview.
International Qualifications
We accept a wide range of international qualifications.
If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme.
Funding Opportunities
Explore the Goldsmiths scholarships finder to find out what funding you may be eligible for.
If you are a UK student, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan.
Staff
- Mike Waller, Professor of Design and Innovation
- Alice Hellard, Lecturer in Design Education
- Rose Sinclair, Lecturer in Design Education
- Duncan Fairfax, Head of the Department of Design
Similar Programmes
- MA Design: Expanded Practice
- MPhil/PhD Design
Goldsmiths, University of London
Overview:
Goldsmiths, University of London is a public research university located in South East London. It is known for its progressive teaching and world-leading research, particularly in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The university prides itself on fostering a space for self-discovery and offers a single-site campus experience.
Services Offered:
Student Support:
Goldsmiths provides a range of support services for students, including a library, IT support, and a dedicated Graduate School for postgraduate research students.Learning Resources:
The university offers access to the Learn.gold virtual learning environment (VLE) and the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC).Campus Life:
Goldsmiths offers a vibrant campus experience with accommodation options, campus tours, and opportunities to connect with students through the Unibuddy platform.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Goldsmiths offers a unique campus experience in the heart of South East London. Students can explore the campus through virtual tours and learn about the local area through area guides. The university also hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Progressive Teaching:
Goldsmiths is known for its innovative and forward-thinking teaching methods.World-Leading Research:
The university boasts a strong research reputation, particularly in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.Vibrant Campus Community:
Goldsmiths fosters a diverse and inclusive campus community with a strong sense of belonging.Career Success:
A high percentage of Goldsmiths graduates move on to highly-skilled work after their studies.Academic Programs:
Goldsmiths offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
