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Masters Degrees in Design

We have 713 Masters Degrees in Design

Questions and ideas are turned into objects, services and digital experiences, then tested for how they work and whom they serve. A Design Masters shapes product, graphic and interaction design. Studio briefs then run through textiles, transport and the built environment.

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Columbian College of Arts and Sciences

GW’s Columbian College is a magnet for top scholars and a catalyst for learning and discovery. With more than 90 doctoral and master’s programs, we offer a transformative experience, connecting students with some of the most influential leaders and institutions while partnering with public and private organizations in the nation’s capital and around the globe. Hone your expertise in subjects as diverse as statistics, fine arts, public policy, art therapy, forensic sciences, and LGBT health policy and practice.

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Faculty of Engineering Sciences

Welcome to the UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences! Studying a postgraduate degree with us means getting the skills needed to change the world. We’re acknowledged as a world-leading institution and you’ll benefit from our excellence in teaching and research, our outstanding facilities in the heart of London and the superior career prospects we offer our students. We offer a huge range of programmes and courses across the spectrum of engineering disciplines – including mechanical, healthcare, electric, chemical, biochemical, civil, structural and environmental. We also incorporate teaching beyond traditional engineering, including management, crime science, computer science, and engineering and public policy. We are a uniquely multidisciplinary faculty, and this drives our innovation, our progressive pedagogical approach, and our commitment to solving the world’s toughest challenges.

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Edinburgh Futures Institute

At Edinburgh Futures Institute, we bring people and disciplines together to tackle today’s most complex challenges and explore new ways of thinking about the future. Our interdisciplinary postgraduate programmes are challenge-led, globally relevant, and designed for those who want an education that shapes better futures, for themselves and the world. Our students study beyond traditional subject boundaries, collaborating with academics, industry, government, and communities on real-world projects. Through this project-based, data-informed approach, students develop creative solutions, professional skills, and the confidence to make a meaningful impact. Bring your academic, professional, and life experience as you work across disciplines, dig deep into pressing global issues, and gain the tools to shape change.

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Engineering, Environment and Emerging Technologies

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's leading university, renowned for its academic excellence and rich history. Through the E3 initiative - The School of Computer Science & Statistics, School of Engineering, and School of Natural Sciences - we offer a dynamic and multidisciplinary learning environment at the forefront of innovation. We provide students with world-class research opportunities, industry-relevant skills, and a vibrant campus community in the heart of Dublin, preparing them to be global leaders in their fields. Find our more about our university and undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from our three schools of Computer Science & Statistics, Engineering, and Natural Sciences.

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OCAD University

Embrace your creative future: Discover graduate studies at OCAD University — in the heart of Toronto, Canada’s most culturally vibrant city. At OCAD U, we attract curious and creative students who expect something more from their education and are poised to challenge themselves to achieve it. Join us in graduate studies at OCAD U to advance your career, deepen your practice, and make your impact.

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School of Management

At POLIMI Graduate School of Management we create meaningful paths for future business leaders and the businesses they will lead, guided by the over-arching belief that we have a crucial role to play in shaping a better world for all. We offer more than 40 masters degrees, including MBA and EMBA, and a catalogue of over 200 open programmes, along with customised training for companies. We continue to innovate and our digital learning systems allow us to seamlessly integrate personalized and continuous learning experiences into our programmes and have placed us amongst the top-ranked Online MBA rankings globally. As part of the School of Management of Politecnico di Milano, we are among the few “Triple Crown” accredited schools across the world.

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Faculty of Engineering

Study at the Imperial Faculty of Engineering, where scientific imagination solves real-world problems. Learn from leading experts alongside some of the brightest STEMB minds. Build the skills powering tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Be part of it.

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Faculty of Arts & Humanities

The Faculty of Arts & Humanities at King’s College London is a world-leading centre for the study of culture, history, language, literature, philosophy, religion, media, arts and digital culture. <br><br>As a postgraduate, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with leading experts, develop advanced research and analytical skills, and engage with ideas that shape cultures, societies and global debates. <br><br>Located in the heart of central London, you’ll benefit from unparalleled access to world-renowned museums, archives, theatres, galleries and creative institutions, bringing learning to life beyond the classroom. <br><br>Our graduates go on to careers across sectors including arts and culture, media and communications, policy and the civil service, education, heritage, NGOs and international organisations, as well as further doctoral research. Just as importantly, you'll graduate with the critical thinking skills, adaptability and global perspective that employers value worldwide.

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Goldsmiths, University of London Online

Goldsmiths, University of London (Online) offers a bold and distinctive learning experience, bringing world-class, career-connected education in technology and the social sciences to a flexible, fully online format. With over 120 years of academic excellence, Goldsmiths inspires students to think differently, challenge convention, and create meaningful change. Supported by the expert GOAL (Goldsmiths Online and Adaptable Learning) team, programmes are dynamic, interactive, and collaborative, combining personalised feedback with dedicated student support to help learners thrive from anywhere in the world.

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Edinburgh College of Art

Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) brings together creative practices that shape the world around us. As part of the University of Edinburgh, ECA offers innovative postgraduate programmes across art, design, history of art, music, architecture and landscape architecture, grounded in research-led teaching, critical enquiry, collaboration and real-world practice. Teaching is delivered by internationally recognised academics, artists and practitioners who support students to develop ambitious, independent and socially engaged work. Students benefit from outstanding studios, workshops and digital facilities, a supportive and inclusive creative community, and rich opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the wider University. Based in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, students learn in one of Europe’s most inspiring cultural environments, with exceptional access to world-class galleries, museums, archives and festivals, preparing graduates for diverse creative and professional futures.

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Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark offers world-class engineering education in an international study environment. The faculty addresses key technological and societal challenges through innovative, practice-oriented teaching and close collaboration with industry. Across its campuses in Sønderborg, Odense and Vejle, the Faculty of Engineering educates future engineers in areas such as software engineering, mechatronics, electronics, robotics, civil and structural engineering, energy systems and digital technologies.

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SRH Campus Berlin

We are SRH University, a private university network in Germany with a shared vision: education should empower, support, and inspire people to shape their own future. At SRH, people come first. That is why we have created a learning culture that not only provides academic knowledge but also encourages personal development.

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Faculty of Humanities

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Southern Denmark explores the ideas, cultures, languages, and technologies that shape our world. From communication and media to history, design, learning, and digital transformation, the humanities examine the world created by humans and prepare you to influence its future.

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Academy of Live Technology

Creative technology is where high-tech meets art and design, and where the investigation of technology is applied to artistic design projects and professions. Our courses give you advanced technical, digital, artistic, and interpersonal skills. You are empowered as a problem solver, critical thinker, and creative innovator with the capacity to directly impact processes and technologies in a rapidly evolving and dynamic sector.

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Sustainability Management School

Educating leaders for a sustainable future. SUMAS stands as the first business school worldwide to launch BBA, Master's, MBA and DBA programs in Sustainability Management, establishing a pioneering benchmark in sustainable business education since 2012. We empower ambitious students and executives to become the next generation of innovative leaders, ready to shape international business and drive sustainable impact worldwide.

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Design for Health (MDes)

OCAD University  | 
OCAD University

Responding to the complexity of health care through a comprehensive, academically-rich design approach. View course

 On campus  Full time  Scholarships available
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MA Graphic Design

Leeds Arts University  | 
Postgraduate Courses

This course explores the fascinating relationship between design-led practice, industry engagement and critical analysis. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time
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Inclusive Design (MDes)

OCAD University  | 
OCAD University

Leverage digital technologies to create inclusive policies, services, products and solutions that can be used by everyone. View course

 Online  On campus  Full time  Scholarships available
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Web Design and Development MA

University of Greenwich  | 
School of Design and Creative Industries

Whether you already manage websites or you wish to start your own web business, this course offers the skills for careers in web design and digital content. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time
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MA Graphic Design

Arts University Bournemouth  | 
Graduate School

MA Graphic Design encourages designers to explore ways of developing understanding between co-communicators. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time  Scholarships available
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Architecture Part 2 MArch

University of Greenwich  | 
School of Design and Creative Industries

This architecture course is taught in our state-of-the-art Stockwell Street Building, designed by renowned architects Heneghan Peng. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time
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Games Design and Development - MFA

National Film and Television School  | 
Masters Programmes

Experiment and create high-quality games, from inception to delivery, on this one-of-a-kind MFA. View course

 On campus  Full time  Scholarships available
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Master in Digital Marketing, Transformation & Design Thinking

EU Business School (Geneva Campus)  | 
Programs

Help businesses to maximize their impact with our Master in Digital Marketing, Transformation & Design Thinking. View course

 Online  On campus  Full time
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Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media and Design (MA, MDes and MFA)

OCAD University  | 
OCAD University

Drawing experienced artists and designers from around the world, encouraging them to investigate and produce works that combine art, design… View course

 On campus  Full time  Scholarships available
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MSc Design Thinking for Sustainability

University College Dublin  | 
Innovation Academy

The MSc in Design Thinking for Sustainability is a unique programme that bridges sustainability knowledge and skills… View course

 On campus  Full time  Scholarships available
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MA Fashion

Leeds Arts University  | 
Postgraduate Courses

The MA Fashion course is perfect for creative individuals looking to explore and excel in design, innovation, and the varied technical roles within fashion. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time
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MA Illustration

Arts University Bournemouth  | 
Graduate School

The MA Illustration course at AUB allows you to further refine your creative identity, offering a bridge between HE and professional illustration practice. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time  Scholarships available
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Artificial Intelligence and Creative Practice MSc/PGDip/PGCert (Online)

Goldsmiths, University of London  | 
Goldsmiths, University of London Online

Discover the future of AI and creativity. View course

 Online  Part time
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Master in Architecture

IE University  | 
School of Architecture & Design

Our master’s in architecture (MArch) combines the rigorous training required to achieve professional licensure in Spain and the European Union with an… View course

 On campus  Full time
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MA Fashion Innovation

Arts University Bournemouth  | 
Graduate School

Our MA Fashion Innovation course positions students at the forefront of the digital revolution in fashion. View course

 On campus  Part time  Full time  Scholarships available
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What are Masters degrees in Design?

Design turns questions and ideas into objects, services, communications, environments and digital experiences. At Masters level, the subject combines creative practice with research into people, materials, technology and context. The available directions include product, textile, graphic, interaction, transport, jewellery, web and built-environment design. Across these areas, designers test how something works, what it communicates and whom it serves.

Studio projects make that process visible. You might respond to a brief, investigate users, explore a material, build a prototype or develop a visual system. Critique and iteration help you explain why one solution works better than another. Some courses concentrate on craft and making, while others give greater weight to digital systems, communication, sustainability or design strategy.

Why study a Masters in Design?

A Masters gives you sustained time to refine your creative direction and develop more ambitious work. It can strengthen a portfolio for roles in product, digital, graphic, textile, service, transport and communication design, as well as creative strategy. The course is also a chance to move between related design fields or place an established practice on a stronger research footing. Career direction rests heavily on the quality and relevance of the work you produce.

Entry requirements for Design Masters

Many courses look for previous study in design, creative arts, architecture, engineering, computing or a field connected to the chosen specialism. A portfolio commonly carries as much weight as the degree subject because it shows how you research, develop and resolve ideas. Professional practice can support an application from a different academic background. Technical routes may set additional expectations around software, materials or engineering knowledge.

What to expect from a Design Masters

Expect a cycle of research, making, feedback and revision rather than a fixed sequence of lectures alone. Studio briefs can be individual or collaborative and may lead to prototypes, visual work, digital products, material experiments or service proposals. Assessment often combines finished outcomes with process documentation, presentations and critical writing. A final project or portfolio gives you space to define a problem and carry a design response through in depth.

Online and part-time Design Masters

Online study is represented in Design, but the experience depends on the kind of work involved. Digital and research-led projects travel more easily than courses built around workshops, specialist materials or large studio spaces. Any part-time option needs to be assessed at course level. Check how critique is organised and what access you will need to software, equipment, collaborators and making facilities.

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