MA Design for Change at Leeds Beckett University

This master’s course enables you to drive positive change through design, addressing complex challenges in services, systems and society. MA Design for Change invites you to explore how design can be a catalyst for inclusive, ethical, and transformative impact. You’ll define what change means to you, in environmental, societal, cultural and political contexts.

Faculty: Leeds School of Arts  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include 7.1 Critical Methods, 7.1 Design for Change: Critical Methods, 7.2 Design for Change: Advanced Project, 7.2 Advanced Project, 7.3 Design for Change: Expanded Practice, 7.3 Expanded Practice.

Career pathways

This master’s degree equips you with skills in design thinking, research methods, and critical approaches so you can apply design to real-world challenges. You’ll engage with communities, organisations, and decision-makers to gather insights and inform your practice. Roles include Climate mitigation and adaptation, Cultural heritage work, Education and facilitation, Design justice and advocacy, Facilitation and collaboration, Health and wellbeing, Inclusive design, Product design.

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