MDes Design Thinking

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 92, with at least 20 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, and 20 in Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 65 with no individual score below 62.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

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

Cranfield University offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries to help students fund their studies. These scholarships are open to both UK and international students and are awarded based on a variety of factors, such as academic merit, financial need, and professional experience.

1. Cranfield Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to exceptional candidates who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, professional experience, and leadership potential.
2. Commonwealth Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students from Commonwealth countries who wish to pursue a master's or PhD degree at Cranfield University.
3. Chevening Scholarships: These scholarships are funded by the UK government and are awarded to outstanding students from around the world who wish to study in the UK.
4. Santander Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students from selected countries who wish to pursue a master's degree at Cranfield University.
5. Cranfield Trust Bursaries: These bursaries are awarded to students who have a strong commitment to social welfare and wish to pursue a master's degree at Cranfield University.
6. Cranfield Alumni Bursary: This bursary is awarded to students who have previously completed a degree at Cranfield University and wish to pursue further studies at the university.

It is important to note that eligibility criteria, application requirements, and award amounts vary for each scholarship and bursary. 

Graduates of the MDes Design Thinking program have excellent career prospects in various industries.

1. Design and Innovation Consulting: Graduates can work as design consultants, helping organizations apply design thinking principles to solve complex problems and drive innovation.

2. Product and Service Design: Graduates may pursue careers in product or service design, creating user-centric solutions that meet market demands.

3. Design Strategy and Management: Graduates can take on roles in design management, guiding design teams and integrating design thinking into business strategies.

4. User Experience (UX) Design: Graduates may find opportunities in UX design, focusing on creating intuitive and delightful user experiences across digital platforms.

5. Social Innovation: Graduates can explore roles in social innovation and entrepreneurship, using design thinking to address societal challenges.

6. Research and Academia: Graduates may pursue research positions or academic careers, contributing to the advancement of design thinking theory and practice.