Overview

This new approach to design comes off the back of a shift in the industry, brought about by new disciplines like User Experience (UX) Design, which has led to an increased demand for designers focused on qualitative methods of research in fields such as Service Design, Policy Design, Systems Design, and Design Strategy.

This programme aims to equip you with the tools and knowledge required to:

Become an effective and reflective design research practitioner who can navigate employer and client needs
Gain a critical understanding of design and design research as both a career and a practice
Engage and reflect on different aspects of design research and how it can contribute to a more fair and just society
Effectively apply practical, critical, evaluative, and analytical human-centred design for diverse populations

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme.
We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20540 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8030 GBP / year

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Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

This programme aims to equip you with the tools and knowledge required to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Edinburgh

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