Program Overview
The Applied Innovation at University of Sunderland is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Innovation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Sunderland, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Innovation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Exploring the creative process and generating ideas and concepts
- Strategic innovation and workflow processes
- 2D and 3D digital processes and software
- Design Thinking methods, application and principles
- Principles of customer journey mapping
- Prototyping
- Technical, creative, collaborative and strategic innovation skills
- Understanding of the theories, culture, context and application of design thinking and strategic innovation
- Techniques used in the professional practice of design thinking and strategic innovation.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- We usually require applicants to hold a good honours degree (2:1 or above) in a related discipline. We may also consider applicants who have relevant experience and who can demonstrate their suitability for the course.
- If English is not your first language, you need: IELTS (6 with no score less than 5.5 in any band), CAE (grade C or above), CPE (grade C or above), PTE (56 with no score less than 51 in any band).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sunderland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Sunderland
University of Sunderland
Sunderland, United Kingdom
University of Sunderland is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-10-16
- Language English
- Duration 12 months