MA Expanded Spatial Practices at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Develop interdisciplinary approaches to the design and production of spaces of social relations and critique through practice. Image: Student work courtesy of Anamaria-Claudia Csintalan Spatial practice is often approached from within tight disciplinary and professional boundaries. This course takes an interdisciplinary approach by integrating knowledge and methods from multiple fields.

Faculty: Leeds School of Arts | Duration: 18 months full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Expanding Spatial Practice, Spatial Practice Proposition, Spatial Practice Development, Spatial Practice Implementation, Creative Practice 1. Experience Design, Creative Practice 2. Technologies Practice, Contemporary Criminal (in)Justice, Out of Control? Critical Perspectives on Global Crime, Risk & Insecurity, Transforming Punishment & Rehabilitation, Critical Perspectives in Youth Work & Community Development.

Career pathways

As a graduate of this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of established and emerging employment markets. You’ll be ready to work across a variety of social, governmental, and commercial sectors in a range of fields including but not limited to:

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Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have an upper second class (2.1) honours degree. Applicants with a lower second class (2.2) honours degree will be considered on an individual basis if they have relevant work experience. Applicants who do not have an honours degree may be considered if they have significant relevant experience from within the profession. Your personal statement should outline your academic and professional background, your research interests, your reason for wishing to study this course and your future ambitions within the subject area. All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be required to submit a portfolio which may include examples of creative work, design projects, writing samples and should normally include a research proposal, and will be invited to attend an interview. Applications should normally be supported by two references, one academic and one professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. Interview Required All suitable applicants will be invited to attend an interview and should prepare a portfolio of work and/or writing samples to present. The portfolio may vary according to the applicant’s discipline(s), and its content may include, but should not be limited to, examples of architectural and design projects, video and performance pieces, artworks and exhibitions, and digital platforms.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,710 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10710. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,995 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £18995. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 18 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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