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Data Driven Design at Loughborough University - UCAS

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Course summary

Our MSc Data Driven Design programme will enable you to upskill your existing creative and cultural industries knowledge and expertise to include competencies in data science, data analytics and data-driven skills for gaining insights into competitive markets, improving digital products and services, and for effectively communicating data-driven strategies. Our MSc Data Driven Design programme will provide you with programming skills for data science, advanced data analytics and design approaches for developing digital products and services. As organisations in the creative and cultural sectors increasingly use data in understanding audiences, developing state-of-the-art products and services, and developing strategies for digital innovation, this course will equip you to support organisations in these developments. This programme is taught at our London campus and is delivered jointly by the Institute for Design Innovation and the School of Design and Creative Arts. As a student in our Institute for Design Innovation you will have the opportunity to work on industry projects as part of your taught modules. These projects will provide you with the experience of working in cross-cultural and interdisciplinary design teams, facilitating the development of skills which are increasingly required by industry. There are also opportunities to work with organisations as part of your major dissertation project. Loughborough University in London typifies Loughborough’s outstanding reputation amongst employers by engaging with businesses and collaborating with industry leaders and the public sector based in the capital.

Assessment method

We assess students through coursework and oral presentations. With coursework, students work independently and in groups to collect and analyse data, synthesise insights, generate strategies, and produce data visualisations. Through oral presentations, students present their analysis and strategies and communicate their decisions to experts. Our MSc Data Driven Design has no exams. Lecturers also offer informal feedback on students’ progress and understanding throughout the lectures to support their learning.


Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in design (eg engineering design, fashion design, art and design), innovation, business, media, technology or a related subject. Applicants from non-design backgrounds must have achieved 55% or above in their final year.


English language requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on our website.

English language requirements web page

https://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/apply/english-language-requirements/?utm_source=ucas&utm_medium=text-link&utm_campaign=lboro-pg-sepstarts-2022-23&utm_content=language-requirements


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

Fees for part-time study are calculated based on the number of credits studied each year. Please see our website for more information.
Data Driven Design at Loughborough University - UCAS