10 Master's degrees offered by the university

MA Design (Textiles) immerses you in the research, application and production of textiles within the fashion design, interior design and craft industries. You will have the opportunity to focus on either structured or printed textiles, including both traditional techniques as well as emerging techniques using bio-based materials, non-extractive methods and digital 3D printing technologies.

MA Design at Arts University Plymouth develops products, practices and applications for contemporary society through a speculative lens to imagine design beyond the status quo of production and consumption. It does this by teaching design as an active mode of research that seeks to positively impact human and planetary wellbeing.

The M.A. in Craft and Material Practices at Arts University Plymouth is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. This advanced degree encourages exploration of materials and techniques, fostering creativity and innovation in the field. Students will engage in hands-on learning and research, preparing them for contemporary professional practices.

MA Immersive Media prepares students to translate their creative knowledge and digital skills into engaging immersive content and public media experiences for diverse audiences in this exciting and rapidly growing sector. Learning is conducted through a unique partnership with Real Ideas’ Market Hall in Plymouth, home to Europe’s largest Immersive Dome.

MA Design (Built Environment) prepares you to develop a unique practice using methods of co-design and practice-led research to transform the spaces people inhabit for increased wellbeing, social agency and sense of place.

The MA in Glass at Arts University Plymouth is a one-year full-time or a two-year part-time programme. This degree delves into the history, creative practice, and cultural significance of glass as a medium. Students will benefit from advanced facilities and a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance their skills and artistic vision.

The Fine Art M.A. at Arts University Plymouth is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme designed to enhance your studio practice. This degree offers a unique opportunity to explore contemporary contexts and develop your artistic ideas in an engaging environment, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative thinking.

MA Design (Fashion) at Arts University Plymouth is an opportunity to reimagine the status quo of fashion and to use a research-led, practical exploration of materials, processes and technologies to propose new strategies for the industry.

The Museum Studies program at Arts University Plymouth offers a unique opportunity to reimagine the role of the museum within contemporary socio-political debates, working with The Box, Plymouth's award-winning museum, art collection, gallery and archive and a range of regional and national museums and collections.

MA Design (Communication) builds upon your knowledge and practice experience of Illustration, Graphic Design and other communication media to explore how current social, critical and technological paradigms are changing how designers create and distribute narrative-driven artefacts or brand-led campaigns.