MDes Global Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The MDes Global Design at Cardiff Met is for designers from practice and non-practice backgrounds who want to drive global, local and individual change for a sustainable future. Each module iterates an idea that challenges existing political, social, ethical and economic systems.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Art & Design | Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time. | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 combines Change through Design (40 credits) and Context and Methodologies Part 1 (20 credits); Semester 2 continues with Idea (40 credits) and Context and Methodologies Part 2.

Career pathways

Prepares students to work as established designers or to progress to a PhD or Professional Doctorate in art or design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first or upper second class (2:1) degree in an appropriate subject and/or equivalent professional standing or experience in a design, design crafts or creative industries discipline (assessed through RPL or RPEL). All students are interviewed. International applicants: English to IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time.

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