MA Design: Expanded Practice
Goldsmiths, University of London
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This course is a radical post-disciplinary programme for practitioners who want to push the boundaries of what design can be and do. During this MA we work with you to transform your practice as a critical and social undertaking.By challenging the role and norms of traditional design towards an emerging type of ‘advanced design’, unshackled from the history of specialisms and entrenched methods, you will become part of a community of practice. You will be encouraged to actively contribute to a ...Read more

This course is a radical post-disciplinary programme for practitioners who want to push the boundaries of what design can be and do. During this MA we work with you to transform your practice as a critical and social undertaking.

By challenging the role and norms of traditional design towards an emerging type of ‘advanced design’, unshackled from the history of specialisms and entrenched methods, you will become part of a community of practice. You will be encouraged to actively contribute to a deep understanding of how design is set to address and affect change within contemporary society.

Whatever your background or previous degree we expect you to examine your own practice. This might be in a traditional field of design such as graphic design, product design, fashion design, interior design etc. Other fields such as teaching, social science, humanities, curating, engineering, science and business are also considered practices and welcome on the programme.

The programme is structured around thematic areas of investigation (Studios) which situates you (the practitioner) in a particular field of study and reference. Each Studio will be encouraged to build an identity within the programme; supporting diverse practice, building a rich identity and attracting a broad range of applicants.

The studio offering will be tailored each year to the skills/expertise of applicants and in response to the changing nature of the design field and the world around us. Past studies have included:

  • Communication & Experience
  • Fashions & Embodiment
  • Innovation & Service
  • Interactions & Engagement
  • Spaces & Participation

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What students say
C
Cherrie
28 Feb 23

I like the diversity of design this course provide..Read more

L
liwen
26 Feb 23

Goldsmiths offers a big support with deepening the thinking depths and broadening mindsets, which is very crucial for a creative in the current design..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class in a relevant/related subject. If they don't have a related undergraduate degree we also welcome those who have significant practical experience in a design-related field: students will be judged on the relevance of their previous work experience, and on their art and/or design work. We will also consider applicants who do not have a design-related background but who have engaged in research either in academia (as students or academics) or at work. We expect a high standard of achievement in design or other creative practice, and competencies in the use of equipment used to produce design work (IT and/or manufacture workshop skills). You need to present, in portfolio and at interview, evidence of evolved critical and creative thinking in design.

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£12,520 per year

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£25,270 per year

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£25,270 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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Cherrie
28 Feb 23
Design BA (Hons)
I like the diversity of design this course provide...
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L
liwen
26 Feb 23
MA Design: Expanded Practice
Goldsmiths offers a big support with deepening the thinking depths and broadening mindsets, which is very crucial for a creative in the current design...
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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross Lewisham SE14 6NW United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: New Cross  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: New Cross  0.1 miles away
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