MA Biodesign at University of the Arts London

Programme overview

The course incorporates the life-conducive principles of biological living systems into the design process. It is part of the Jewellery, Textiles and Materials programme.

Faculty: Central Saint Martins | Duration: 2 years (60 weeks) Extended full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Introducing Biological Systems; The Collaborative Unit; Exploring Biodesign Practices; Biodesign Project Realisation.

Career pathways

Graduates can influence environmental and innovation policy with expertise in biomaterials, circular economies and planetary health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree in a relevant design subject (e.g. product design, architecture, textiles, fashion, science communication, environmental science, ecology, 3D, media studies, graphic communication, gaming, data visualisation, robotics) or an equivalent EU/international qualification, ideally with at least one year of professional experience. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,470 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) tuition fee per year; correct for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 22,620 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee per year; correct for entry in 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years (60 weeks) Extended full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/textiles-and-materials/postgraduate/ma-biodesign-csm

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