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Masters Degrees in Design in the UK

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Performance Design MA

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, University of Leeds United Kingdom

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Simulation Driven Product Design MSc (Research)

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Costume Design and Making MA

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) United Kingdom

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Design MA, MDes

University of Derby United Kingdom

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Data Analytics MSc, PG Dip

Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

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Scenography MA, MFA

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama United Kingdom

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Art and Design MA

University of Bedfordshire United Kingdom

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Art and Design in Education MA

University College London (UCL) United Kingdom

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Design PhD

Brunel University London United Kingdom

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PGCE Secondary (Design & Technology) PGCE

Bishop Grosseteste University United Kingdom

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Graphic Design and Illustration MA

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) United Kingdom

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Urban Design MA, PG Dip

Newcastle University United Kingdom

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Design Engineering MEng

Imperial College London United Kingdom

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Product Design MA

University for the Creative Arts (UCA) United Kingdom

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Design Innovation MA

University of South Wales United Kingdom

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Urban Design and Planning MA

University of Sheffield United Kingdom

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Engineering Design with Study in Industry MEng (Hon)

University of Aberdeen United Kingdom

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All Design Masters Degrees

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Study a Design Masters in the UK in 2025

A masters degree in design is an opportunity develop your knowledge and skills. You will be able to blend classroom study with practical experience, and build on the foundation you created at undergraduate level. Your degree will cover more advanced topics, preparing you for a future in the design industry.

Admission requirements normally include a bachelors degree in a subject related to design, and proof of language proficiency. International students usually have to pay tuition fees, but can often access scholarships and grants. You can find out more about this on the course pages here on StudyLink or on the institution websites.

Design graduates can choose to move on to further education, such as a PhD, or pursue a career. Job roles could include UX designer, creative director, and branding and marketing manager, among others.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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