Industrial Design, Research and Development postgraduate degrees in Central England

12 universities offer 26 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate industrial design, research and development degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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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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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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De Montfort University

2 industrial-design-research-and-development courses EAST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 35th
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Good university with supportive lecturers and a friendly learning environment. The facilities are decent, and there are opportunities for extracurricular activities. Overall, a good place for students who want to focus on their studies.

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Term 1
  • Research Methods
  • Design as a Strategic Business Tool
  • Integrated Brand Management
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Term 1
  • Creative Design Studio
  • Research Methods
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University of Nottingham

3 industrial-design-research-and-development courses EAST MIDLANDS
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The campus at the University of Nottingham is a beautiful place to be able to complete my studies. It has a welcoming and homely feeling. Facilities such as the David Ross Sports Centre and both libraries make it easy for me to complete extra activities such as netball and going to the gym, along with great places to study. Improvements involving the student union could be made, as I found it difficult to find out information about this. However, I couldn’t fault any other aspect of the University.

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Year 1
  • Advanced Engineering Research Project Organisation and Design (spring)
  • Advanced Engineering Research Project Organisation and Design (spring)
  • Advanced Methods in Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction
  • Advanced Methods in Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction
  • Cognitive Ergonomics in Design (autumn)
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Birmingham City University

2 industrial-design-research-and-development courses WEST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 78th
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Studying at Birmingham City University in the Curzon building is great because of the modern facilities, comfortable study spaces, and central location, which makes everything convenient. It could be improved by adding more quiet study areas during busy times and better communication about timetable updates.

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  • Creative Exploration
  • Major Project
  • Research and Applied Practice
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  • Contemporary Studio Practice
  • Contextual and Professional Practice
  • Studio Project
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Loughborough University

3 industrial-design-research-and-development courses EAST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 22th
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Loughborough is very accessible and has lots to offer solely on the campus, luckily it’s only a short walk into town for more as well! I do think some sort of student bus card for the sprint bus when going into town would be great as a trip is £3.

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Year 1
  • Cognitive Ergonomics
  • Healthcare Ergonomics and Patient Safety
  • Human Factors and Systems
  • Physical Ergonomics
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Year 1
  • Cognitive Ergonomics
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Environmental Ergonomics
  • Healthcare Ergonomics and Patient Safety
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University of Staffordshire

2 industrial-design-research-and-development courses WEST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 74th
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The best aspects are the staff - they're all lovely and very approachable. They respond as quickly as possible and with genuine care. The buildings and resources are all really good and I love the campuses. The worst aspects would probably be the distance between the buildings and having to travel from one campus to another at certain times or moving from one side of the campus to the complete opposite side with 5 minutes to spare.

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Year 1
  • Introducing Human Factors
  • Let's Talk Risk - What Is Risk And Safety And Why Is This Important
  • The Systems Approach
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  • Introducing Human Factors
  • Let's Talk Risk - What Is Risk And Safety And Why Is This Important
  • The Systems Approach
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University of Warwick

2 industrial-design-research-and-development courses WEST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 60th
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The environment and atmosphere of the campus is very enjoyable and pleasant. There are many learning areas to do work and chill with friends. In my opinion, although the library is well equipped, it lacks aesthetic appeal. There could be more affordable shops to get quick snacks from.

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Year 1
  • An Introduction to Global Health
  • Humanitarian Engineering: Ethics, Theory and Practices
  • Mindful Project Management
  • Project
  • Renewable Energy
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University of Derby

4 industrial-design-research-and-development courses EAST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 48th
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There are lots of good lecture theatres and a good amount of additional vocational study areas, such as the OT kitchen and mock wards. We have guest speakers in to ensure that there is a varied information type.

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Design MA/MDes
clock icon 2 years part time
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  • Design Synthesis
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University of Northampton

2 industrial-design-research-and-development courses EAST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 61th
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The best aspect of my university experience is the teaching staff and the wider university team. The lecturers are supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping students succeed, and the student-facing staff are consistently kind, friendly, and approachable. There is a strong sense that everyone is willing to help, which makes the university a welcoming and encouraging place to study. An area for improvement would be the reliability of facilities, particularly the internet connection and printers, which have recently not been working consistently. Improving this would make studying on campus more efficient and less stressful.

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Design MPhil
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Design PhD
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