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Master in Product Design (MA) - De Montfort University
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Master in Product Design (MA) - De Montfort University

De Montfort University
LeicesterUK
On campus
Full-time
€18,991.66total
 2810 Points
Duration
1 Year
Language
English
Start date
Sep 2024

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Program Description

The Master in Product Design (MA) at De Montfort University is for students with a product, furniture or a directly related 3D design degree who wish to build on their expertise, specialist knowledge and employability. They will develop an advanced understanding of design practice, learn about research methodologies, explore service design and the ways that emerging digital technologies can enhance their work.

The flexibility of the curriculum allows students to focus on their individual interests and ambitions and equip themselves with the practical commercial skills for a successful career in the creative industries. Their studies will culminate in a self-directed design project, during which they will explore real world product design processes such as external validation, prototyping, testing, technical definition and specification.

In all their designs and processes students will be empowered to experiment boldly and encouraged to take risks. The Master in Product Design (MA) aimS to develop independent learners who can take their own personal and critical approach to tackling complex design challenges. Access to sophisticated facilities, including industry-standard vector-based and three-dimensional modelling packages, will enable students to push design boundaries and realise their creative visions.

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Key Features of the Program

  • Employability is embedded throughout the course, along with an understanding of professional and commercial practice, to support students in your career aspirations – whether that be as a practice-based designer, entrepreneur or in the wider creative industries.
  • By considering sustainability and social responsibility in every design decision made, students will become responsible ‘global’ citizens with the tools to tackle the complex environmental challenges ahead.
  • Students will learn from an expert teaching team who are active in their own field and maintain their professional skillset, ensuring learners develop the most relevant skills for a career in the industry.
  • Students will join a community that is working together to co-design new ways of thinking to redefine the future of creative practice.
  • With an optional year-long work placement, they can gain valuable experience to further enhance your practical and professional skills.
  • The award-winning Vijay Patel Building provides both the space to foster creative thinking as well as top-class facilities, giving students access to a range of dedicated workshops and a host of specialist equipment.
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Curriculum

Core Modules

Block 1: Design Practice and Horizons

Block 2: Specialist Knowledge and Skills

Block 3: Sustainability Strategy and Design OR Technology for Design OR UX and UI

Block 4: Research and Innovation

Blocks 5 and 6: Major Project

Work opportunities

  • 1-1 advice and support: students can book unlimited 1-1 appointments. Personalised 30 min appointments to discuss any matters, from career goal setting, job interview preparation, CV reviews, and more.
  • Business Start-Up and Entrepreneurship Support: DMU Made’s team passion is second to none. They offer a plethora of opportunities (workshops, events, networking sessions, programmes, 1-1 appointments, and more) to support students on their entrepreneurial journeys.
  • Inside Edge Mentoring helps connect students with people in industry, mentoring students as they take their first steps into the workplace.
  • International Student Support: The university offers dedicated activities for international students, from employability led programmes to workshops and events to help them navigate the UK labour market, enhance their skills and strengths and feel more confident about getting their careers started in the UK.
  • Career Hub: a brand-new dedicated career space with career staff members and career ambassadors, ready to support students with any questions.
  • During this course students will have the option to complete a paid placement year, an invaluable opportunity to put the skills developed during their degree into practice.
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