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MA - Master of Arts
Norwich
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
The MA in Service Design equips students with the expertise to craft innovative and user-centric experiences. Rooted in the principles of people, products, partners, and processes, this course encourages a socially driven approach to design, aimed at improving user interactions across various contexts. You will explore co-design and collaborative methods to tackle complex problems, employing design thinking frameworks to create systematic and creative solutions. You will develop research methodologies through user research, journey mapping, and service blueprints, fostering an inventive and stakeholder-engaged approach to hypothesis testing and solution implementation.
In a rapidly evolving world shaped by advanced technologies, climate change, and societal shifts, our Service Design course stands at the forefront of addressing these uncertainties. It integrates a design mindset with collaborative, innovative, and pragmatic methods to navigate and influence change. Our project-based learning approach involves collaborations with commercial, public, and social organisations, guiding students through deep research, concept generation, prototyping and user testing. This prepares graduates to confidently apply current thinking and conceptual insight to make meaningful impacts across diverse industries, from healthcare to finance, and beyond.
To apply for the MA in Service Design, you typically need an honours degree of 2:1 or higher. This degree can be in design, computing, or other technical fields, but equivalent qualifications are also accepted. We also welcome applicants with strong degrees in social science, business, or related areas.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,600 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee mentioned above is for 2024/2025 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/2026 entry.
£24,000 per year
Students from EU
The fee mentioned above is for 2024/2025 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/2026 entry.
£24,000 per year
Students from International
The fee mentioned above is for 2024/2025 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/2026 entry.
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