MSc Product Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A practice-based, taught master's with strong industry links, balancing advanced practical design skills with applied research and reflecting AI-augmented design, systems thinking and strategic design management. It is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), with IED student membership for enrolled students, and is supported by an Industry Advisory Panel. Industry engagement includes a work placement module, live briefs and major project sponsorship.

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

What you will study

Design Management and Strategic Planning plus work placement (20 credits), The Augmented Design Process (20 credits), Advanced Design (40 credits), Product Development and Refinement (40 credits) and a Major Project (60 credits). Exit awards are PGCert (60 credits), PGDip (120 credits) and MSc (180 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates may find employment in design consultancies and manufacturing companies worldwide, with accreditation supporting progress towards professional registration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first or upper second (2:1) class degree in an appropriate subject and/or equivalent professional standing or experience in a design discipline, assessed through accredited prior (experiential) learning. Applicants provide a statement about their current work and practice, a statement on why they wish to take the course, an outline of the professional or research project they wish to pursue and a portfolio of previous work where appropriate. International applicants: 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

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time

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