Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
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Study Details: 1 year
One of the first of its kind in the UK, this MSc Design Research course blends the practices of a designer and a researcher into one coherent pathway.
This new approach to design comes off the back of a shift in the industry, brought about by new disciplines like User Experience (UX) Design, which has led to an increased demand for designers focused on qualitative methods of research in fields such as Service Design, Policy Design, Systems Design, and Design Strategy.
This programme aims to equip you with the tools and knowledge required to:
The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme.
We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.
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What can you do with an MSc Design Research degree?
Once you have obtained your degree in MSc Design Research from Edinburgh Napier University, you will have opened up opportunities to build a future career in the Design industry within the growing and in-demand field of Design Research.
Within this field, some specific roles you could find yourself working in include:
Modules that you will study* as part of this course
Advanced Design Research ( DES11165 )
Business & Strategy ( DES11158 )
Communicating Research ( DES11166 )
Ethics and Inclusivity ( DES11167 )
Foundations of Design Research ( DES11157 )
Future State Design Research ( DES11160 )
Major Project (Discovery) ( DES11161 )
Major Project (Realisation) ( DES11162 )
* These are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.
Whether you want to move up in your career, or onto a new one, our innovative, industry-focused postgraduate courses can give you the skills you need ...
