MA Creative Direction for Fashion
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MA Product Design
Canterbury
INTAKE: Jan, May & Sept
Program Overview
The MA Product Design program at UCA is a highly esteemed course that equips students with advanced skills in product design, innovation, and critical thinking. This program stands out for its fusion of creative excellence, conceptual depth, and a profound understanding of contemporary product design practices.
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Creative Excellence: The curriculum places a strong emphasis on fostering creative excellence in product design. Students are encouraged to explore innovative design concepts, techniques, and materials.
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Design Thinking: The program instills design thinking principles, enabling students to approach design challenges with a user-centric and problem-solving mindset.
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Conceptual Exploration: Students delve into conceptual design, pushing the boundaries of traditional product design and exploring new horizons in form, function, and sustainability.
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Material and Technology: The program allows students to experiment with a wide range of materials and cutting-edge technologies, fostering a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and sustainable design practices.
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Collaborative Projects: Students often engage in collaborative projects, working with industry partners, and addressing real-world design challenges. This provides valuable practical experience and networking opportunities.
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User-Centered Design: The program places a strong emphasis on user-centered design, encouraging students to empathize with end-users and create products that enhance their lives.
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Design Research: Students develop research skills, allowing them to conduct in-depth market research, trend analysis, and user studies to inform their design decisions.
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Prototyping and Testing: Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities for prototyping and testing their designs, ensuring the viability and functionality of their products.
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Sustainability and Ethical Design: The program addresses the importance of sustainability and ethical considerations in product design, preparing students to create products with a positive impact on society and the environment.
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Industry Engagement: UCA maintains strong connections with design firms, manufacturers, and the design industry, offering students opportunities for internships, placements, and collaboration with industry professionals.
Location
Canterbury
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 18000
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
Academic Qualifications:Minimum average percentage of 60% in undergraduate studies is often considered, some courses may have higher minimum percentage requirements.
English Language Proficiency :
- IELTS: The minimum required overall score is usually between 6.5 and 7.0, with a minimum score of 6 in each component.
- PTE Academic: The minimum required overall score is typically between 58 and 67.
- TOEFL: The minimum required scores are usually between 90 and 95 for the internet-based test (iBT) and 575-600 for the paper-based test (PBT).
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) recognizes the importance of providing financial support to students pursuing their creative arts education. University for the Creative Arts offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to help students with the costs of tuition fees and living expenses.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and are open to both domestic and international students. The scholarship amount varies and can contribute towards tuition fees or living expenses.
International Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers scholarships specifically designed for international students. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The eligibility criteria, application process, and scholarship amounts may vary.
University for the Creative Arts Creative Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and creative potential in their chosen field of study. The Creative Excellence Scholarships are available for various disciplines within the creative arts, such as fine arts, design, fashion, media, and more.
External Scholarships and Funding: University for the Creative Arts encourages students to explore external scholarship opportunities and funding sources. There may be scholarships offered by government organizations, charitable foundations, or industry associations that are applicable to creative arts students. University for the Creative Arts provides guidance and support to help students identify and apply for external scholarships.
It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines may vary from year to year.
Graduates from the MA Product Design program at UCA are well-prepared for a wide range of dynamic career opportunities within the field of product design.
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Product Designer: Graduates can pursue careers as product designers, working for design consultancies or in-house design teams. They conceptualize and develop new products, from consumer goods to industrial equipment.
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Design Researcher: Those interested in research can become design researchers, conducting studies to inform design decisions and uncover user insights.
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Design Strategist: Graduates with a knack for strategic thinking can explore roles as design strategists, helping organizations define their design direction and create innovative solutions.
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User Experience (UX) Designer: UX designers focus on optimizing the user experience of digital and physical products. Graduates can specialize in UX design and work on user interface (UI) design, app design, and more.
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Sustainability Consultant: The growing emphasis on sustainable design presents opportunities for graduates to work as sustainability consultants, advising companies on eco-friendly design practices.
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Innovation Manager: Graduates can become innovation managers, leading innovation initiatives within organizations and driving the development of new products and processes.
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Design Entrepreneur: Some graduates may choose to start their own design studios or product companies, creating and marketing their own products.
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Design Educator: For those passionate about teaching, becoming design educators at universities or design schools is a rewarding path.
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Design Manager: Graduates can pursue managerial roles within design departments, overseeing teams of designers and ensuring the successful execution of design projects.
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Materials and Technology Specialist: Those with a deep understanding of materials and technology can work as materials and technology specialists, advising on the selection of materials and manufacturing processes.
