Applied Innovation Design MSc at Bangor University

The Applied Innovation Design MSc prepares students to lead innovation and change through design thinking and the experiential application of current theory and commercial practice. The course has links with design and manufacturing companies, with an option of a research-focused industrial placement.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two semesters of study with design-based projects and academic study, leading to a stand-alone final research project following research, artefact and report, or strategic planning routes. Core modules: Design Thinking - Process and Facilitation, Design Thinking - Strategy, Research Methods for Design, Design Project and MSc Dissertation. Optional modules include Parametric CAD with Advanced Surface Modelling, CAD Finite Element Analysis for Industry, Applied Digital Graphics, CAD, Physical and Digital Prototyping and Design Factors.

Career pathways

Graduates can lead on design innovation and change in commercial contexts, work as design practitioners or launch entrepreneurial ventures.

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