MA Product Design
Introduction
Product design is about enriching quality of life, whether in the home, workplace, or public domain. It can provide ways of answering unmet needs, improving function and appearance, or offer new ways of critically engaging with objects and experiences. The MA Product Design programme addresses real-world challenges through balancing creativity and technical capability with contextual insight and empathy for people, enabling the students to make things better.
The MA Product Design operates across a range of product design sectors and methodological approaches and contexts. It combines core taught elements in
research and critical studies, with advanced studio practice. The aim of the MA is to create a design culture that thrives on new ideas, new ways of doing things and new areas of exploration.
We encourage our students to experiment and take risks in order to carve new understandings of Design and make technical innovations within, and across communication design.
In challenging the purpose, methods and ambitions of contemporary communication design practice and research, students will identify opportunities and develop their own creative careers.
The MA provides the opportunity for students to engage in an inter-disciplinary educational experience, working alongside postgraduate students from across the School of Design. We encourage our students to explore contemporary themes that connect all the design disciplines. Building on the knowledge and skills developed at undergraduate level and professional practice, students encounter new contexts in which to develop their skillsets and deepen their knowledge of design through a number of interdisciplinary projects, alongside undertaking an intensive one year design research process addressing a specific research agenda.
Students are also able to undertake optional additional modules to enable students to have the opportunity to undertake industry internships, working in a real-world design environment; or undertake additional research to support the commercialisation of their design work, providing an incubation support system for students.
Intakes
- Feb
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Duolingo English Test (DET)
Temporary measure in response to Covid 19
The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 is required with at least 110 in each subscore.
This test of English will be accepted in 2022 and 2023. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.
In 2022 and 2023 we will accept IELTS indicator. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by Princeton University
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.
In 2022 and 2023 we will accept TOEFL Home Edition. . It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.
Pearson Test of English - Academic Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section.
Oxford Test of English Minimum score of 130 overall with a minimum score of 125 in each skill.
Cambridge Examinations
English language examinations administered by the University of Cambridge: 176+ on Cambridge English scale (with no less than 169 in each paper)
Acceptable Examinations:
Proficiency Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2).
Advanced Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2)
First Certificate, Grade A (i.e. CEFR Level C1)
UCLES
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES): English at grade C or above (incorporating the Oxford Examining Body's English as a Foreign Language (Higher Paper)
(Malaysia) Cambridge English Language (1119) conducted overseas by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate: B4 or better.
UK Examining Boards/Bodies • GCE O-Level English Language at Grade C or above
• GCSE English Language at Grade C or above
• GCSE English Literature at Grade C or above
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) Grade C1 (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2)
Trinity ISE Trinity ISE 3 with at least merit in each skill category
LanguageCert B2 Communicator High Pass with no less than 33 in each skill
QQI FET ESL Distinction in the module "English as a Second Language" or "Communications"
School Leaving Examinations
Matriculation/school-leaving examinations from most European Countries and many non-EU countries will meet the requirements where English is presented as a subject at an acceptable level.
Where the examination has been taken more than 2 years previously candidates may be required to take a proficiency test.
Where an English proficiency test which is scored on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is presented as part of a school-leaving qualification, grade must be C1/C2.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
16500 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: N/A
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