Program Overview
The Global Innovation Design at Imperial College London is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 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 Global Innovation Design 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Innovation Design 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
- ["A double Master\'s: MA Royal College of Art and MSc Imperial College London \ students are fully enrolled at both institutions", \'Significant study periods during the first year of the programme at world renowned institutions: Keio University in Tokyo and the Pratt Institute in New York\', \'A London-based second year of the programme in a shared vibrant creative studio at the RCA (all students have their own desk) with access via Imperial College to a world-leading technology environment\', \'A diverse and international mix of students\', \'Teaching staff who are highly experienced practitioners and work professionally in their field\', \'Potential enterprise and commercialisation support through the InnovationRCA incubator\', \'Leadership skills for design-related enterprises operating in international environments\', \'High-level graduate destinations: RCA and Imperial alumni work at leadership level in international corporations, global consultancies as well as new self-started commercial enterprises.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The application process and entrance examination (see below) is administered by the RCA.
- Applications are welcomed from any qualifying graduate or significantly experienced professional interested in how innovation and design can improve the lives of people, society and the economy at leadership level in international contexts.
- Applicants need to have a degree at 2:1 level or higher (or the equivalent). The subject(s) of that first degree can be any subject however the individual needs to show aptitude or great potential in the area of design or technology-led innovation.
- In exceptional circumstances applicants without this degree qualification will be considered (for example, excellent professional experience or outstanding creative or technical abilities).
- Candidates whose first language is not English (including those who attended an English-speaking university for their undergraduate studies) must also have achieved English Language proficiency requirements of or equivalent to an IELTS score of 7 with a 6.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE). Or the following equivalencies: TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with 24 in the TWE; or Pearson: 68 overall with 62 in the TWE.
- Entrance exam part 1: Candidates must submit a portfolio of work. See the RCA\'s website for guidance on the portfolio.
- Entrance exam part 2: Selected applicants are invited to the programme for an entrance examination which comprises of an interview (15 minutes in duration, with staff and a student representative) and a creative exercise (one hour).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Imperial College London
Imperial College London
London, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
