Course summary
Our MA Design: Products and Furniture course is aimed at designers looking to master their approach to develop innovative products, furniture, systems or services. Underpinned by a focus on your own specialism, you’ll explore the multidisciplinary field of design, challenge the norms in design thinking and engage with the realities of designing for new and emerging markets. You'll analyse the relationship between traditional craft skills, new technology and modern manufacture, with ideas and approaches informed by collaborative working and hands-on experience. Through contemporary research and industry-applied projects and briefs, you’ll consider the importance of materials and manufacturing, and develop the strategies needed to explore and understand markets, social needs and end users. Who is this course designed for? This course is aimed at design professionals or graduates with a design-related honours degree. The course, and the associated support provided by the University, will enable graduates to develop advanced design, technological and manufacturing skills, Progress on this course will graduates to start their own businesses, work within the manufacturing industry, design consultancies, research and development organisations, or move on to further study by engaging in research. Key Features
- Professional Accreditation | This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD), meaning it recognises both quality and relevance in terms of course content and allows you to gain free membership for the duration of your studies.
- Inspiring Spaces | Benefit from the industry-standard facilities at our City Campus. You'll be supported by a team of expert technicians and have access to machining and manufacturing workshops, laboratories, modern CAD/CAM studios, and a dedicated studio space for Masters students.
- Exhibitions and Degree Shows | Expand your networks and get noticed by showcasing your work at our annual NTU Art and Design Degree Show and Postgraduate Design Exhibition — attended by design professionals, industry experts and potential employers.
- Commercial Links |Benefit from our established links to commercial organisations, industry professionals and research experts. Our research activities are globally-recognised and supported by grants from a variety of funding organisations.
- Top 2 Ranking | NTU is the 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023).
Modules
With a strong studio-based culture, our MA Design course considers the relationship between traditional craft skills, new technology and modern manufacture, and encourages collaborative working and hands-on experience. You’ll be given the tools to understand market, social needs and end users, developing into an advanced and aware designer, specialising in existing or emerging areas of product design. The course is formed of four core modules, three of which are worth 20 credit points and develop different aspects of your design skills, knowledge and experience. You will also study a 120 credit Major Study Project, which will run throughout the year/two years on the part-time route. This is split into three elements which are assessed at the end of each term. You’ll have the opportunity to take part in a public exhibition at the NTU Degree Show, at the end of Term 2. Term 1 (15 weeks)
- Design Research Methods
- Design Tools
- Products and Furniture: Major Study Project - Element 1: Context and Rationale Core
- Professional Collaboration
- Products and Furniture: Major Study Project - Element 2: Design and Development Core
- Products and Furniture: Major Study Project - Element 3: Realisation and Evaluation Core
Assessment method
Your progress on the course is assessed by 100% coursework, working to tasks and briefs.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Designers, Chartered Society of
How to apply
International applicants
For more information on entry requirements please visit the course page on the NTU website.
Entry requirements
For more information on fees and funding please visit the course page on the NTU website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For information about our fees and funding, please visit: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/architecture-design-and-the-built-environment/pg/ma-design-products-and-furniture
Sponsorship information
We have a range of competitive scholarships available. Please visit www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-courses/postgraduate/fees-and-funding/funding for further information.
Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ