340 Master's degrees in Design in England, United Kingdom

The MA and MSc Future Media: Pro course uniquely combines professional agency practice with the latest industry insights and authoritative academic methods. The Future Media is provided by Birmingham City University.

The aim is to develop teachers whose vision, imagination and professionalism takes them beyond the realities of current educational policy, and encourage them to continually seek to evolve new and better models of practice. The PGCE (Secondary) Design and Technology programme is offered by Goldsmiths, University of London.

This Design MA course from University of Leeds focuses on human and user-centred design and focuses on developing research and practice-based design solutions to respond to a demanding industry and rapidly changing society.

The MA Art and Design course at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA)  is open to artists and designers wishing to develop fresh assumptions for their creative practice by means of innovative, practice-based, research-driven approaches to creative enquiry. 

The Advertising and Design M.A programme from University of Leeds gives you the opportunity to prepare for careers in advertising and correlated fields in communication design. Based on an interdisciplinary approach, the programme is supported by three pillars: Design, Research, and Business.

The M.A. in Independent Games and Playable Experience Design at Goldsmiths, University of London will teach you how to use game design to develop aesthetic awareness, and create meaningful experiences.

The PGCE in Secondary Art and Design (Hons) at Birmingham City University is a full-time, one-year programme designed for aspiring teachers. This course will equip you with the skills to inspire young minds through art and design education, starting in September 2026.

The field of designing for future bodies is rapidly evolving - explore beauty cultures and creature design using speculative design strategies and augmented realities. The Make-up and Hair Design Futures programme from Solent University intends to produce designers and artists who aspire to be at the forefront of this new discipline.

The Design degree at London School of Design and Marketing focuses on educational strategies that improve your understanding of design and its relationships with companies and the professional industry.

Goldsmiths, University of London offers an MPhil/PhD in Design, providing an opportunity for in-depth research in the field. This degree can be pursued full-time over 2-4 years or part-time over 4-8 years, catering to diverse academic needs. The programme is designed for both practitioners and scholars aiming to explore innovative design practices.

The Manufacture Materials Design module from The Open University UK introduces materials processing from the perspective of a design engineer. During the module, you’ll study a range of manufacturing processes and explore how components are made, focusing on the interactions between manufacture, materials and design.

The MA Games Design at Canterbury Christ Church University is a one-year, full-time programme designed to enhance your creative and technical skills. This Master's degree equips you with the necessary tools to thrive in the gaming industry, enabling you to develop a professional portfolio and prepare for a successful career in this dynamic field.

Embrace advances in technology and help shape the future with this unique Digital Design and Manufacturing course at Manchester Metropolitan University. 3D design and digital manufacturing technologies are advancing at an incredible rate. 

Solent University’s unique Sustainable Marine Craft and Superyacht Design master’s programme – the only one of its kind the UK – blends naval architecture and structural design with management skills to help provide you with essential career-boosting skills.

The Architectural Association offers a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Emergent Technologies and Design. This innovative programme is designed to be completed over a full-time duration, providing students with an immersive learning experience at one of the leading architecture schools in the UK.

The MSc in Disability, Design and Innovation from University College London (UCL) is the flagship programme for the Global Disability Innovation Hub.

The Bio-Integrated Design programme from UCL takes these life-changing phenomena as the foundation to explore radical, sophisticated, yet also critical, design solutions that will shape the future society. 

The University of Lincoln offers a Master of Arts by Research in Design (Research), designed for full-time study over one year or part-time over two years. This programme provides a robust academic framework for students to explore various aspects of design theory and practice, preparing them for advanced research or careers in diverse fields.

The Designing Audio Experiences: Art, Science and Production MA at UCL is a one-year full-time programme that equips students with essential skills in audio design and production. This degree combines creative and technical aspects, preparing graduates for a dynamic career in the audio industry.

The Light in Performance from Rose Bruford College offers a unique opportunity to practically explore current uses and applications of light as a material for performance. Learning happens through a series of experimental workshops in a fully equipped studio theatre, observations/placements, and specialist training with industry partners.