In specialist moving image modules you will develop specific skills and knowledge, which will inform and enable highly developed design outcomes in your major project. The exhibition design module allows for collaboration with practitioners from other areas, and you can also have the choice of working with light art and projection, or advertising.
You have the option of taking an MA or MDes award, depending on whether you complete a dissertation or design project report in your final trimester.
Working with specialist tutors, including a BAFTA nominated BBC graphic designer, the major project allows you to model and develop design outcomes for film, television, animation, digital interfaces, on-line spaces, and site-specific installations. We have a strong studio culture and close links to the Centre for Design Practice and Research.
Subjects include
- Design Research Methods
- Motion Graphics
- Exhibition Design or Concept Creation
- Light Art & Projection or Digital Creative
- Major Design Project
- For MDes Degree - Design Project Report
- For MA Degree - Design Dissertation
Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.
Full information on this is available in our disclaimer.
With a physical and digital/online portfolio demonstrating industry-ready skills, graduates could apply for design jobs, freelance work or establish entrepreneurial ventures.
You may also wish to continue study to MPhil or PhD level. We have strong industry links and often involve students in projects undertaken in our Centre for Design Practice & Research.
The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above in an art & design related subject or with evidence of industry experience in an appropriate discipline.
All candidates are interviewed with a portfolio of creative work. Applicants from overseas can be interviewed by teleconference with an online portfolio.
English language requirements
If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test and our minimum English language requirements will apply.
This may not apply if you have completed all your school qualifications in English, or your undergraduate degree was taught and examined in English (within two years of starting your postgraduate course). Check our country pages to find out if this applies to you.
Our entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
International students
If your qualifications aren't listed above, visit our country pages to get entry requirements for your country.
Please note that non-EU international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:
BN Nursing/MN Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health or Learning Disability)
BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery
Admissions policies
We are committed to being as accessible as possible to anyone who wants to achieve higher education.
Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures and how decisions are made.