Advert
Advert

MA Product and Furniture Design

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MA full-time

Course Description

The programme acknowledges and contributes towards Birmingham’s vast industrial heritage and geographical position, maximising professional links, trade fairs and its transportation network.

WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS COURSE?

MA Product and Furniture Design challenges perceptions around ‘alternative living’, exploring what else might be possible in a world already full of things.

You’ll be prepared for a successful career in a wide range of product design related roles.

You will also benefit from studying in a large, diverse and dynamic postgraduate community brought together through a well-equipped workspace at our City Centre Campus.

Entry Requirements

  • A good Honours Degree in Product Design or a closely related three-dimensional design discipline, or equivalent qualifications.
  • Non-standard applicants with a non-design related degree and/or extensive work experience are offered a place on the course on a case-by-case basis. They may be invited for an interview.
  • Good quality language skills are essential as this is a taught MA and all project work requires accurate and appropriate communication in English language.
  • Non-English speakers should have IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all bands.
  • As a minimum, applicants should have a portfolio demonstrating their critical thinking, technical abilities and creative process in a range of media.
  • Portfolios can be either posted or sent digitally (e.g. in the form of an easily accessible website link, PDF or PowerPoint format and not larger than 10Mb).

Ask a question

Fees

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more

Programme Funding

There are various funding options, including loans, scholarships and bursaries.

Student Destinations

Our graduates have an excellent track record of employment in the design industry and are well-equipped to enjoy opportunities in a variety of professional destinations, including manufacturing, design consultancy and management, academic research and teaching.

Students will explore research methods that can both explore how design practices and theories can produce new perspectives.

Our graduates have gone on to work in a variety of different roles, including:

  • Industrial Designer & Project Consultant
  • Lecturer
  • Product designer

Module Details

Please visit website for details

Birmingham City University Campus

Where is Birmingham City University?

View Website

University Profile