MA Design Innovation at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Turn bold ideas into innovative products, services, and experiences. Develop the mindset, methods and skills to use design as a driver of innovation and positive change on our MA/MSc Design Innovation, based at Loughborough London’s dynamic campus. Design innovation combines creativity, strategy and collaboration to help organisations, communities and creative practitioners respond to complex challenges, develop new opportunities and shape future experiences, from sustainability and social change to digital transformation and emerging creative practices.

Faculty: Loughborough University London | Duration: 1 year full-time; Up to 4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: January 2027 or September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The modules on our Design Innovation MSc have been carefully put together to give you the most up-to-date and relevant set of skills and knowledge for progressing in your chosen career. Compulsory modules: Grand Challenges, Design Research, Dissertation.

Career pathways

The programme develops the creative, strategic and collaborative capabilities needed for careers across design strategy, innovation, sustainability, creative industries and entrepreneurship. These skills are relevant across sectors including business, technology, public services, creative industries, sustainability and social enterprise.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in design (eg engineering design, fashion design, art and design), innovation, business, media, technology or a related subject. Applicants from non-design backgrounds must have achieved 55% or above in their final year. Ghana equivalents: first-class 65% / 3.4 GPA, 2:1 57% / 3.0 GPA, 2:2 50% / 2.5 GPA

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time degree per annum Source

International applicants: GBP 26,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time degree per annum; see fee footnote on course page Source

Intake: January 2027 or September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; Up to 4 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/masters-degree/

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