Program Overview
The Ecological Design Thinking at Schumacher College 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 Ecological Design Thinking 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 18,715 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,326 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Totnes, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Ecological Design Thinking 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 Ecological Paradigm: Living Earth and the Anthropocene
- Social and Political Economy: From system maintenance to system transformation
- Ecological Design Thinking: Catalysing transformation
- Ecological Design Thinking in Practice 1: Transforming the story of place
- Ecological Design Thinking in Practice 2: Transformation in action
- From Climate Science to Climate Policy: A strategy to communicate the consequences of climate change to policy-makers
- DIY\xa0economy: A dynamic approach to transforming the economy
- Communities of Transition: A proposal for reinvigorating community participation beyond transition towns
- Designing for place: a holistic approach to urban design
- Making Ecological Design Thinking the meta-objective for design;
- Designing for organisational intelligence in community enterprise
- Designing for behaviour change: using values and frames to transform society for good.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
Students will normally possess a first degree in design or the natural or social sciences, or equivalent professional experience. As places are limited we will select candidates who we think will benefit most from the programme, and who will actively pursue transformative practice. In addition to considering individual candidates according to these criteria, the prospective MA, PG Diploma and PG Certificate group will be considered as a whole, for which we strive to create a balance of interest, gender and background.
Language Requirements
Students must be able to converse and write fluently in English. All applicants who do not hold a GCSE (Grade C or above) in English Language, must provide evidence of their English language ability in the form of a professional English qualification to the correct level.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,715 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,326 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,715 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,326 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Schumacher College 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 Schumacher College
Schumacher College
Devon, United Kingdom
Schumacher College was based on the Dartington Hall estate near Totnes, Devon, England, and offered ecology-centred degree programmes, short courses and horticultural programmes from 1991 until...
University Profile- Start Date September 2024
- Language English
- Duration 12 months