Program Overview
The Design: Product + Space at Kingston University is a MA programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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 Design: Product + Space 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design: Product + Space programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Design: Product Space MA focuses on the future landscape of our everyday environment. You can choose to specialise in either product or spatial design, with the spirit of innovation and enterprise sought throughout both routes.
- The masters project allows you to further develop your own interests, culminating in an exhibition.
- Field visits and the direct involvement of specialist practitioners supplement your lectures and seminars.
- Many members of staff are professional designers, which keeps your learning cutting-edge (read more in the Who teaches this course section).
- You will engage with guest luminaries and industry as well as key research staff within the University. Outside collaborators to date include Frank Duffy, Land Design Studio, Colin Davies, Daniel Hirschmann (Jason Bruges Studio) and iguzzini.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A good honours degree or equivalent in a related arts or science subject and/or appropriate professional experience.
- We also welcome applicants with relevant professional or vocational experience.
All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with special conditions in all elements.\xc2\xa0
Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kingston University 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 Kingston University
Kingston University
Moffat, United Kingdom
Kingston University 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- Language English
- Duration 12 months