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Overview
Course Details
Learn how to convert innovation and creativity into business success through effective design management. Taught by experts with extensive research experience and industry knowledge, this degree opens up career possibilities in a wide range of sectors.
You’ll gain an understanding of the whole design management cycle, from the identification of market trends and use of research to inform the design process, through to branding, marketing, after-sales and product recycling.
The Design Management MA course at the University of Southampton is taught by academics with industry experience and research expertise, including specialist knowledge of the relationship between design and finance, and design and law. They use interactive activities such as practical mini projects, study visits to London museums and a simulation workshop to consolidate your learning. In addition, guest lectures by external practitioners offer industry insights and a chance to build your networks. Taught within a creative art school environment, the course offers the academic rigour that you would expect from a Russell Group university, and you’ll graduate with knowledge and skills that will enable you to advance in a wide range of sectors.
Career Opportunities
- The MA Design Management will prepare you for a role in design management, brand management, design research and other managerial positions that relate to the product or service design process
- Graduates have gone on to work for in-house design teams at major companies such as Evian, Tank Innovation, iFLY TEK and Apple, and for market research companies and television companies. Some have become university lecturers and others are undertaking PhDs. Former students have also set up their own design management consultancies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Professional and Academic Skills
- Strategic Design Management and Marketing
- Design Management
- Sustainability in Business and Design
- Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
- Digital Cultures
- Entrepreneurship
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Design Visual Arts Management, Organisation & Leadership View 523 other Masters in Design in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
You'll need a 2:2 degree or an approved qualification in one of the following subject areas:
- arts
- advertising
- events
- fashion
- marketing
- public relations (PR)
- psychology
- sociology
- graphic art
- interior design
- product design
- journalism
- media
- hospitality
- tourism management
- logistics (supply chain)
Tuition Fee
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International
23000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23000 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
EU and international students pay £23,000.
Living costs for Southampton
697 - 1093 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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