MA Product Design at University for the Creative Arts

Programme overview

At the UCA Canterbury School of Art, Architecture & Design , we believe that design is universal. Whether you're creating a product, shaping a space or crafting an experience, great design begins with a deep understanding of people, context and purpose. Our MA Product Design course is built around this belief. Taught at UCA Canterbury.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Farnham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MA Product Design course supports professionals and graduates in the further development of their skills and experience within the Product Design discipline. It is aimed at highly motivated, ambitious students who wish to practice at the forefront of this dynamic sector. The course explores a resurgent interest in craftsmanship and the consequent re-emergence of the designer/maker as defining characteristics within the Product Design subject area over the last decade.

Career pathways

Our course will equip you with a host of valuable and transferable skills. Graduate opportunities exist within: Product design practice, Independent design studios, Specialist design consultancies, Design teams in manufacturing industry, Design management, Environmental management, Service design sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline and/or Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level Consideration will also be given to applicants who can make a strong case for admission in relation to a particular project and can demonstrate their potential to satisfactorily complete the course. For this course we will need to see your portfolio for review, for more details please see the portfolio requirements section. English language (IELTS or equivalent): 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,150 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; UK home fee; fee shown is for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 20,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; fee shown is for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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