Product and Furniture Design - MA
Master
In Birmingham
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Type
Master
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
1 Year
MA Product and Furniture Design challenges perceptions around 'alternative living', exploring what else might be possible in a world already full of things.
You’ll be prepared for a successful career in a wide range of product design related roles.
You will also benefit from studying in a large, diverse and dynamic postgraduate community brought together through a well-equipped workspace at our City Centre Campus.
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About this course
The programme acknowledges and contributes towards Birmingham’s vast industrial heritage and geographical position, maximising professional links, trade fairs and its transportation network.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
A good Honours Degree in Product Design or a closely related three-dimensional design discipline, or equivalent qualifications.
Applications from European or International mature students (+21) with alternative quailfications and/or substantial work experience will be considered on their merits/portfolio.
Good quality language skills are essential as this is a taught MA and all project work requires accurate and appropriate communication in English language.
Our course, which is part of one of the largest arts, design and media faculties in the UK, has been established for over 40 years and has an excellent reputation.
Learn from our successful collaborative projects with renowned organisations such as Marks and Spencer, Cadbury, Pashley Cycles, Triumph Motorcycles and Saint-Gobain PAM.
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Subjects
- Network
- Quality
- Design
- Furniture Design
- Transportation
- Professional
- Product
- Heritage
- Geographical position
- Trade Fairs
Course programme
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE and OPTIONAL modules (totalling 180 credits):
- Design Culture
- Realism and Conceptualism
- Co.LAB (Live Project PG)
- Exploratory Research Practices
- Major Project
Studies include structured, project based learning activities which develop creative, design and making skills, research and investigative abilities, evaluation and independent learning to an advanced level. It includes individual and group tutorials, tutor-led and student-led seminars, lectures, and workshops as well as report writing and project work.
Additional information
Award: MA Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year
Fees - £14,500 per year
Product and Furniture Design - MA