Course summary
Design and reimagine spaces for people, place and planet. Physical environments have the power to drive social, environmental and ethical change. This course explores that potential: examining how heritage, culture and ecology shape the built environment, and helping you forge your own impactful design practice. On this studio-based master's course, you’ll work collaboratively in industry-standard facilities, learning to design spaces - interior, civic, cultural and environmental - that are responsible, ethical and responsive to real communities. As you master new and emerging digital technologies, including spatial recording and analysis and mixed and virtual realities (MR/VR), you will be encouraged to specialise within the field of spatial design, developing your interests and expertise. You will also develop the critical research methods, visual communication and presentation skills required to take your professional practice towards key industry roles or further doctoral study. You’ll emerge from the course as an expert in your chosen field, whether that’s rebuilding in post-industrial contexts, reimagining civic interiors, adapting heritage spaces or designing for environmental repair. Why study this course at Falmouth?
- Hone your ability to practise spatial design as social, environmental and ethical action: improving access to heritage, enabling community use of contested sites, or planning inclusive public interiors.
- Situate your design practice in Cornwall's layered heritage and ecology and learn how to work with communities and stakeholders – not just for them.
- Join a dedicated postgraduate community, collaborate with other master's-level designers and researchers, and have the opportunity to connect with active-funded research networks and centres.
- Direct your own specialist agenda and build a professional portfolio around it.
Assessment method
Continuous assessment with no formal examinations Core theory based on written assignments Core practice assessed on visual project and accompanying portfolios Elective modules all with theory/practice options Dissertation and/or major project in final semester
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing and Listening, and a minimum of 6.0 in Speaking. View our list of accepted English language tests and qualifications using this link: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/student-funding/scholarships-international-students.
Entry requirements
We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 (bachelor’s) qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject. We may also ask for a portfolio of design projects. We'll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) or learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning that should have been gained within the last five years and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. Applicants through Accreditation of Prior Learning using their experience to apply should note there is an application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit. International applicants who require a student visa to study in the UK must take a recognised language test that is approved and vouched for by the University. Our Applicant Services Team can help with any questions you may have about study visas or suitable language tests.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Falmouth University
Woodlane
Falmouth
TR11 4RH