Overview

Service Design puts human experience and aspiration at the heart of the design process by ensuring that experiences are meaningful and targeted towards people’s needs and abilities. At The Glasgow School of Art we offer a master degree in Design Innovation and Service Design .

Key Facts

The MDes in Design Innovation and Service Design from The Glasgow School of Art focuses on the social value of service design, as well as its economic importance. It is about addressing real problems that affect real people, by understanding them from each stakeholder’s point of view.

The programme seeks to equip students with the thinking, tools and processes required to practice Service Design, so they can drive innovation in the conception, design and delivery of services and experiences. Live projects provide a rich experience of design innovation through collaborations with private and public sector organisations.

The learning experience is further enhanced by direct input from leading Service Design professionals. You will also have the opportunity to engage with peers from international schools as part of the annual Winter School held at the campus in Forres. This seasonal event brings together students and faculty from leading institutions around the world for a two-week programme of lectures, workshops and networking opportunities that offers an insight into what a career in design as a global activity looks like. All GSA degree programmes are validated by the University of Glasgow.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design
Graphic Design
Service Design
Design Technology
Visual Arts
Studio Art

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International

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Final date for applications for students needing visa: 26 June
For students who do not require a visa, applications will stay open until there are no places left

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Sociology View 271 other Masters in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed Online Application Form
Digital Portfolio
Personal Statement
Evidence of Academic Qualifications (Certified photocopies/Transcripts)
Academic References x 2

Applicants who will require a Student Visa to study in the UK should also submit:

Evidence of English Language Proficiency e.g. IELTS (if appropriate)
Copy of Passport photo page

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26420 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Scottish Students, UK Students - England, Wales and Northern Ireland (including Channel Isles & Isle of Man) and Students from the Republic of Ireland - £10,700

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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