MA Product Design

  • Postgraduate
  • London
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MA Product Design
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

1 year

Course Description

This research-led Product Design MA is designed for graduates from product design and related disciplines, or those wishing to collaborate with professionals in the field. Grounded in the understanding that design is a key driver for change, the course prepares you to negotiate complex, ambiguous problems and create innovative products and systems. You will explore design research methods, engage in theoretical and practical projects, and develop a sophisticated, evidence-based approach to design. The course is available as a one-year full-time programme or a two-year part-time option. Based in the creative hub of the East End, the School of Art, Architecture and Design offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where you can test the premises of the field. You will be encouraged to combine experimentation with radical thinking, ensuring your work is not only functional and safe but also meaningful, engaging, and commercially relevant. Graduates will be well-equipped to shape the future through creative, responsible, and impactful design solutions.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £11,000 per year for full-time study. For part-time study, the fee is £1,225 per 20 credit module. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Entry Requirements

Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio

You will be expected to provide a portfolio of work and a statement demonstrating your ambition for the subject area and for studying at postgraduate level.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Design Project Development

40 Credits

Material Culture

20 Credits

Project as Professional Practice: Product Design

60 Credits

Research Methods: Success in Design

40 Credits

Charismatic Objects

20 Credits

Design for Change

20 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates can pursue roles such as consultant designers, in-house designers, bespoke furniture designers, production facility managers, freelance designers, industrial and interior designers, and design management.

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/product-design---ma/ on 12 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.