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Design and Branding Strategy MA at Brunel University of London

Brunel University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our Design and Branding Strategy MA degree focuses on using design to address key issues in branding. It examines how design thinking can develop a new brand, or improve or expand an existing brand and enhance customer engagement. It aims to produce master’s qualified creative design management graduates capable of making a major contribution to the use of design in branding practices in organisations, both large and small.

Faculty: College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Brunel Design School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2.5 years part-time; 27 months full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is delivered in three phases. Compulsory modules include Design Research, Innovation Strategy and Management, Professional Design Studio, Design and Branding Research Project 2, Design Innovation Futures, Branding Strategy Studies, Design Strategy & Entrepreneurship and others.

Career pathways

Our graduates are working for companies like Design Bridge, Saffron, Imagination, Interbrand and Ogilvy. They have taken on roles such as brand strategist, brand consultant, brand manager and creative director.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification in a design or closely related creative subject. Other subjects with relevant work experience will be assessed on an individual basis. Please note that we do not require a Design portfolio as part of the application for this programme. In the unlikely event that we do need this we will contact you. English language: IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas).

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,435 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 24,795 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2.5 years part-time; 27 months full-time with placement

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