Program Overview

MA Design (Interaction)

Course summary

Tackle local, global, societal and environmental issues creatively and ethically – advancing your specialist design and research practice in a collaborative environment.

How you learn

• Immersive learning alongside peers in a studio environment
• Practice-based research
• Project work
• Individual and group tutorials
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Constructive critical debates

Modules

Compulsory modules

• Creative Design And Positionality (60 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Design Lab: Synthesis And Manifesto (Interaction) (60 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Methods For Research And Practice (60 credits)
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career as a:

• Independent design practitioner
• Designer
• Design manager
• Maker or manufacturer
• Company-employed designer
• Postgraduate student at PhD level

Equipment and facilities

• 3D printing for rapid prototyping
• State-of-the-art hardware and software
• Laser cutting
• Well-equipped workshops for jewellery and metalwork, fashion, ceramics, wood, plastic and other materials
• Studio spaces
• Photography studios
• A creative media centre
• Gallery and exhibition spaces
• An award-winning learning centre featuring a specialist art, design and media library and extensive online resources

Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Entry requirements

• Normally a 2.2 degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject or significant relevant experience
• Appropriate study plans, including an indication of possible project topics and clear, appropriate and realistic learning aims
• A high level of creative ability, as evidenced by a portfolio of work
• Ability to discuss design issues critically and confidently

Fees and funding

Home students

• Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £10,620 for the course.

International students

• Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,725 for the course.

Postgraduate student loans

• Up to £12,858 is available in 2025/26 for home students on most masters courses.

Additional course costs

• The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
• General course additional costs
• Additional costs for Sheffield Creative Industries Institute (PDF, 268.6KB)