319 Design MA Degree Programs

In our Visual & Experience Design master’s program, students will gain an understanding of innovations in digital, computational, and physical interactions that permeate our daily lives. All topics will be delivered in sequential clusters, allowing the students to acquire and apply theories to real contexts, as well as to envision entirely new scenarios.

As the only program of its kind in the United States, the Master of Arts in Game Design drives students to stretch their capacities as designers, developers, consumers, and game administrators and apply that to their unique fields of interest. Students bring to the program their own experiences—whether in politics, science, art, history, marketing, or international studies—and can choose from multidisciplinary courses across our schools of communication, business, and arts.

Study a Master of Arts in Design Management. This Design M.A. programme is taught entirely in English at our Macromedia campus in Munich or Berlin, Germany.

Our MA Urban Design programme is jointly delivered by the Welsh School of Architecture and the School of Geography and Planning. The goal of this programme is to enable practitioners and scholars to transform the field of urban design through critical thinking and creative practice. Urban design is transdisciplinary, straddling professional fields such as architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and public policy, and also disciplines such as politics, economics, sociology and cultural studies.

The MA in Interaction Design is a one-year full-time master's taught in NCAD. The course teaches fundamental approaches, methods and tools related to the design of digital products, experiences, systems and services, focusing on users and the context of use. The MA is studio-based with students engaging in lectures, seminars, workshops, fieldwork and independent and group projects. The studio environment is an essential component, fostering collaborative and peer-to-peer learning. The programme focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of Interaction Design, covering topics ranging from human-computer interaction and psychology to product design and experience prototyping.

The MA User Experience Design programme introduces students to the essential principles of UX Design through lectures, seminars, and practical studio projects, with no prior experience required.

MA Design Innovation considers how design acts as a catalyst for innovation, leading to new products, services, and user experiences. It focuses on design thinking approaches to address contemporary societal and business challenges to develop a rich understanding of where design can add value.

The boundaries between design, visual communication and visual arts practices are becoming increasingly blurred. Our MA Design encourages a healthy interplay of work and ideas between disciplines. This is a practical design course, grounded in professional development and research. We encourage you to work independently and collaboratively alongside students of curation, graphic design, photography, illustration, and other Design and Fine Art specialisms to build a strong professional and critical context for your practice.

The MA in Design Management bridges the gap between design and business by combining creative thinking with management theories. You’ll hear from specialist industry speakers in your modules and workshops. There will be museum trips where you can advance your knowledge and understanding of design.

The purpose of the MA in Design (Interior Design) is to educate and train researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level. The Master’s degree is earned by completing a single advanced research project, culminating in the production and acceptance of a dissertation.

The purpose of the MA in Design (Graphic Design) is to educate and train researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level. The Master’s Degree is earned by completing a single advanced research project, culminating in the production and acceptance of a dissertation.

The program in MA in Interior and Spatial design trains interior design artists to implement aesthetic, functional, and psychological aspects of a given space or space. Graduates will possess essential technical knowledge, and artistic skills, and have an understanding and thorough knowledge of the design thought process and their importance during the planning procedure. They also acquire primary manufacturing-, production processes, and their conditions. Students gain both practical and professional experiences throughout the course of their studies and are prepared to pursue their education in the doctoral program if they wish.

The MA in Communication Design is the study of information and interface design. This course is research-driven and combines creativity, critical analysis of contemporary media. It is a focus on digital media practice and theory sets this course apart from traditional communication design courses.

Create incredible spaces. Kingston University’s Interior Design MA will give you the knowledge and skills you need to seize vibrant opportunities in the diverse interior design industry. Recent graduates have progressed to roles in interior, space and production design, as well as visual merchandise, exhibitions and more.

This multi-disciplinary MA in Live Event Design offers a unique opportunity to explore fundamental practices in design, artistry, technology and innovation, equipping you with the skills to succeed in the dynamic live events and creative industries.

Take your creativity to the next level with Kingston University’s Graphic Design MA. Refine your skills, explore innovative concepts and develop a professional portfolio. Elevate your design expertise with this postgraduate course, combining creativity, industry insight and cutting-edge technology. 

The MA in Immersive & Interactive Media Design explores ways to provide audiences with a meaningful, immersive, or interactive experiences using scenography, powerful storytelling, and compelling narrative design across live events and digital platforms.

BSBI, in collaboration with the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), offers the MA User Experience Design programme, a transformative 18-month course designed to elevate research capabilities and provide professionals with the skills to thrive in the rapidly evolving field of user experience design.