Overview

The Design For Change course at The University of Edinburgh aims to foster a new breed of designer for the 21st century. To do this, it offers a particular Edinburgh blend of eco-social design. We understand eco-social design as a theoretically informed relational practice that seeks to make critical and creative interventions into socioecological systems towards the flourishing of humans, other living beings and the planet.

As a student of the Design for Change programme, we will help you develop the skills to imagine, research, ideate, communicate and deliver propositions for change that are just, equitable, and politically and economically aware.

Career opportunities

The professional knowledge, skills and abilities developed on thisâ€¯programme can be applied across a variety of intellectual and creative contexts.

They will prepare you for a rewarding career as a designer, maker, researcher, strategist or consultant within a variety of public and private sectorâ€¯organisationsâ€¯including:

art and design studios and practices

museums and galleries

government departments

non-governmental organisations such as charities, international bodies or research collectives.

Moreover, it will prepare you for lifelong learning and help you hone the abilities to critically and carefully navigate the challenges that (co-)designing (and life!) throws at you.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissertation: Design for Social, Technical or Environmental Change

Designing for Change: Projects and Practices

Design for Environmental Change

Design for Inclusive Change

Design for Political Change

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-02 00:00:00

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It is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible. Applications may close earlier than the published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject

They also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience.

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Tuition Fees

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34860 GBP / year

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15550 GBP / year

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Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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