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MSc Design Research at Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

One of the first of its kind in the UK, this MSc Design Research course blends the practices of a designer and a researcher into one coherent pathway. This new approach to design comes off the back of a shift in the industry, brought about by new disciplines like User Experience (UX) Design, which has led to an increased demand for designers focused on qualitative methods of research in fields such as Service Design, Policy Design, Systems Design, and Design Strategy.

Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,030 a year (2026/27). Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland fee Source

International applicants: GBP 20,540 a year (2026/27). Overseas and EU fee Source

Duration: 1 year

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