MA Design
The broad and practice-based MA Design takes students on a creative journey where you will explore process, materials and context. You will challenge and extend your existing design practice at an advanced level whilst developing a range of artistic and practical skills.
The course is delivered through a series of project-based modules 'Make', 'Play' and 'Live', through which you will engage with real-world problems and issues of relevance to contemporary design practice and work towards the production of a physical object.
The course attracts a diverse range of practicing designers, makers and industry professionals from a range of disciplines, including but not exclusively: ceramics, fashion design, jewelry design, product design, lighting, fine art and architecture and equally broad-ranging staff backgrounds in robotics, graphics, product design, and fine art. You will work both independently and collaboratively, pushing boundaries and exchanging ideas across design disciplines.
Why study this course?
The course is based at Bower Ashton Campus, part of City Campus, where exceptional facilities and resources include state-of-the-art digital media, production and fabrication workshops that offer a combination of traditional tools and the latest technology.
Wide-ranging expertise
Students value the experience and knowledge of staff, bringing different perspectives and industry insight to teaching in a highly professional and creative environment. Our students benefit from active links with the on-site Centre for Fine Print Research (3 teaching staff are members), leaders in 3D and 2.5D print research, bringing opportunities for placements, collaborative projects, and exhibitions.
You will have access to cutting-edge facilities and technical expertise in fabrication, fashion, textiles, print, and photography, in addition to regular guest speakers and live projects, bringing you up-to-date with the latest techniques and developments.
Key fact: Staff from The Centre for Fine Print Research form the key teaching team on MA Design. The CFPR is one of the country's leading university research centers in Art and Design, combining a multi-technology approach towards novel surface print, design and fabrication in 2 and 3 dimensions.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 3
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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| 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 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Real-world experience
With our extensive employer links – including Airbus, IBM, and Sony, to name just a few – we are able to offer you valuable work opportunities including placements, internships and field trips. And we’ve also embedded enterprise across our curriculum, so that you will develop the sought-after skills and experience you need to achieve your ambitions.
Our Careers Service
We offer a range of services to help you shape your career, gain experience or continue in further study. And the great news is that you can access the service both online and in person while studying with us and up to three years after graduation. Our specialist careers website, GradLink, was created by UWE Bristol for UK-educated international students and graduates. You can research global graduate job markets, prepare your CV and apply for jobs, so it’s a chance for you to connect with global employers to find your perfect job.
International Talent Internship Scheme
Our scheme links local employers with international students to offer you relevant work experience alongside your studies. The employers are looking for your language, cultural skills and experience, and these paid opportunities are a fantastic way to gain relevant experience to add to your CV.
8,000+ industry placements completed in 2017–2018
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry requirements for postgraduate courses vary from institution to institution and have been determined by both the length of the degree and the section of university (as defined by the NOOSR list):
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NOOSR Section 1 – 48% for a three–four year degree, 45% from a five-year degree.
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Section 1 includes: Alagappa University, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Amity, Amrita Institute of Management, Anna university, Banaras hindu University, Bangalore University, Bharathiar University, Birla Institute of Technology, Board of Technical Education, Chennai University, D Y Patil, Delhi University, English and Foreign Language University, Guru Nanak Dev University, IIM, IIT, IIS, Kolkata University, Mumbai University, Pune University.
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These are the most common universities, but please see NOOSR for complete list.
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NOOSR Section 2 – 55% for all degrees
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Section 3 – 60% for all degrees.
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The government agenda is to introduce the GPA system by 2020, but some institutions have already done so. In the event of an institution adopting the GPA system, then the following GPAs will apply:
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Section 1 – 2.6 GPA
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Section 2 – 2.8 GPA
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Section 3 – 3.0 GPA.
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Please note: Where UWE Bristol has an academic agreement in place with an institution, greater flexibility in entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate courses may apply as outlined in those agreements.
English language requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
We also accept the following local qualification (please note this may vary for some courses):
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Higher Secondary School Certificate/Indian School Certificate – Standard XII from CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB: English Language – 70%
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
13250 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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