Industrial Design, Research and Development postgraduate degrees

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Nottingham Trent University

2 industrial-design-research-and-development courses EAST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 13th
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The uni itself is beautiful and right in the city centre, there is lots to do around Nottingham and it is relatively cheap compared to other areas. Lively food scene and nightlife, and there are lots of parks and other activities in or near the city centre. Support from my tutor and course leaders has been perfect, my one complaint would be the lack of support regarding mental health. My tutor and course leaders have been extremely accommodating and attentive to the needs of disabled or mentally ill students, and counselling is available within the student union, however it is limited to 6 sessions and has a very long waitlist, taking (in my experience) 6 months to get an initial assessment. However, I have made so many friends and received support from both them, and the staff on my course. Would absolutely recommend NTU!

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Year 1
  • Design Research Methods
  • Design Tools
  • Products and Furniture: Major Study Project - Element 1: Context and Rationale
  • Products and Furniture: Major Study Project - Element 2: Design and Development
  • Products and Furniture: Major Study Project - Element 3: Realisation and Evaluation
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Year 1
  • Design Research Methods
  • Design Tools
  • Products and Furniture: Major Study Project - Element 1: Design and Emerging Technology
  • Products and Furniture: Major Study Project - Element 2: Management and Manufacture
  • Products and Furniture: Major Study Project - Element 3: Realisation and Evaluation
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University of the Arts London

2 industrial-design-research-and-development courses LONDON
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The actual university was fine. The new building has a lot of great facilities but some of them can only be used by people from that actual course. Sewing machines and work spaces can get really busy. Nice interior design and layout.

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MA Industrial Design
clock icon 2 years full time
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  • Methodological and Critical Approaches to Design
  • Positioning and Professional Practice
  • Self-Directed Design Research
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  • Co-design for sustainable futures
  • Collaborative unit
  • Design in action: major project
  • Eco-Social Innovation and Impact
  • Researching and framing for innovation
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Kingston University

2 industrial-design-research-and-development courses LONDON
WUSCA ranking: 88th
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The lectures in my course are very helpful and always get back to you when you have questions. We have good weeks timetabling where we have online lessons and in person and we start at a nice time as well which gives people time to travel. Our lectures give us PowerPoints which we can also look at when at home for more revision. The university is big and is a couple bus stops from train stations which is helpful as well. There is lots of places to get food and they have a wide variety of things.

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Bangor University

1 industrial-design-research-and-development courses WALES
WUSCA ranking: 38th
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Lots of resources online such as the online library as well as one in real life to visit at any time. The city itself hasn't got much going on which is probably the worst aspect but it's definitely still lively for a night out and has its perks as everything is so close together. Nearby is hundreds of amazing landscapes that make for a good hike; if you're an outdoor person this is the place for you. There's also hundreds of clubs that are very welcoming and easy to sign up for and of course the nightlife is full of pubs and a great club that you'll see everyone at from Wednesday to Saturday. There's so many courses that go from really specific to much broader so there's something for everyone and on my course at least there's a good mix of written work and course work.

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Relational Design MScRes
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Define
  • Develop and Deliver
  • Discover
  • Reflection and Future Planning
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Brunel University of London

5 industrial-design-research-and-development courses LONDON
WUSCA ranking: 65th
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The best aspects of my university experience have been the sense of community and the opportunities for personal and academic growth. My course is taught by passionate lecturers who make the subject feel relevant and engaging, and I’ve appreciated how approachable most staff are when I need help. There are also plenty of extracurricular activities and societies, which made it easy to meet people with similar interests. The campus facilities—like the library, study spaces, and wellbeing services—have also been a big part of what makes it a great place to study. In terms of what could be improved, there are a few key areas. Communication between departments could sometimes be clearer, especially around deadlines and timetable changes. At busy times of the year, access to study spaces can become limited, and more quiet areas or longer opening hours would make a difference. It would also help if there were more practical, hands-on learning opportunities such as placements, workshops, or industry links, as these really enhance understanding and employability. Overall, the university offers a supportive and stimulating environment, but with better organisation and more resources during peak periods, the student experience could be even stronger.

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Year 1
  • DM5533 - Sustainable Design
  • DM5534 - Professional Design Studio
  • DM5535 - Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Techniques
  • DM5544 - Design Innovation Futures: Seminar and Workshop Programme
  • DM5551 - Dissertation
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Coventry University

1 industrial-design-research-and-development courses WEST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 28th
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From my perspective of being a student at coventry university id like to say how good the physical location and quality of all the facilites are. the design, layout, and ease of access for botth the engineering building and the library are excillent, student life here is great too, i currently live in a rental-based accommodation with 4 people, and it works quite well. Personally I couldnt fault the university with anything as I believe it is perfectly equipped to fullfil all its students needs.

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Bournemouth University

1 industrial-design-research-and-development courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 55th
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I think the best one is about how you learn more about the industry work, can easily get access to things and meet new friends that you might keep for life. Worst is when I start not going to lectures , the units become more complicating.

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  • Advanced Materials
  • Group Project A
  • Individual Masters Project
  • Life Cycle Management
  • Materials Failure and Prevention
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University of Southampton

2 industrial-design-research-and-development courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 64th
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The best aspects are that the teachers are helpful and experienced and so it helps with learning, however there could be more help with exam resources such as more practice questions for the exam to get the most support

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Year 1
  • Advanced Computational Methods I
  • Design Search and Optimisation (DSO) - Principles, Methods, Parameterizations and Case Studies
  • Introduction to Advanced Mechanical Engineering Science (AMES)
  • MSc Research Project
  • Numerical Methods
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Lancaster University

1 industrial-design-research-and-development courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 66th
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Best aspects: The university provides a supportive learning environment with helpful lecturers and good academic resources. The campus is generally welcoming, and there are plenty of opportunities to develop skills both academically and personally. Worst aspects / Improvements: One issue that needs improvement is the heating and hot water system, as it does not always work properly. At times, students only have access to cold water, which can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially for students who are sensitive or have health issues related to cold temperatures. Ensuring reliable heating and hot water would greatly improve student comfort and wellbeing.

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Design PhD
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University of Gloucestershire

1 industrial-design-research-and-development courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 85th
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I attend UOG Francis Close Hall campus and it's so incredibly inspiring. It's a great oldy-worldy historical site and it was really the deal-breaker for me choosing UOG; although my course mates and I were severely let down when we were told we would have to move to Oxstalls campus in Gloucester... we managed to get the union involved but only managed to get it pushed back a year for us, all new students in September for social science will be in Oxstalls and won't get to experience the beauty of FCH. Such a shame. Despite this, the facilities are amazing, staff are equipped with great knowledge and are all incredibly friendly. All students are friendly and light-minded, it's a great environment to study in and socialise. I commute so I cannot speak on the social side of student accommodation and/or going out, but as a commuter it meets all my needs! I really recommend studying here, the lecturers know what they're talking about, and are amazing at illustrating theories and concepts in ways that make sense.

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Design PhD
clock icon 4 years full time
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