MSc Design Innovation and Technology at University of Southampton

Programme overview

On our MSc Design Innovation and Technology course you'll learn to shape how we interact with emerging technologies and design human-centred solutions for the future. Your learning will be informed by the research and practices of our two world-leading research labs: the Global SMART Lab and the Social Practices Lab. You'll develop expert knowledge of computational design and emerging digital and physical production processes.

What you will study

Our MSc Design Innovation and Technology degree runs for 1 year and is spilt into 2 semesters. You'll study a combination of theoretical and practice-based modules where you'll engage with critical design debates, emerging technologies and societal shifts. Throughout the course, you'll be supported by leading academics and researchers working at the forefront of digital and physical production.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 degree. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and experiences, including international applicants with an interest in design innovation and technology within their sector. Non-standard entry will be considered and encouraged, with the academic team weighing applications on their merit (in relation to things such as work and life experience, and mitigating factors). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,500 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 32,000 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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