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Falmouth University: Design Innovation
| Institution | Falmouth University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | The School of Architecture, Design and Interiors |
| Web | www.falmouth.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| postgraduate@falmouth.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01326 213827 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Challenge and shape the future of conscious, global design.
Design Innovation MSc is a one-year, intensive master’s course designed to equip you with the skills to create impactful product and service solutions – shaping better outcomes for people, places, and the planet.
Choose the core MSc or specialise in one of three distinct awards – Healthcare, Materials, or Events – to develop skills in research, design thinking, ideation, collaboration, and digital tools. Throughout the course, you’ll tackle real-world problems, particularly those related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Through both qualitative and quantitative research methods, you’ll identify opportunity gaps and apply sustainable design practices. This interdisciplinary course fosters collaboration, enhancing teamwork and process management skills, as well as deepening your knowledge of business contexts, the circular economy, and prototype evaluation.
You will refine your digital skills in UX/UI and product and experience design, utilising AI tools for ideation and design. You will also develop prototyping skills, including 3D printing for real-world testing.
Graduates from this forward-thinking master’s course will be highly skilled, ethically driven, and equipped to design sustainable solutions to global challenges.
Why study this course at Falmouth? Complex problem solving & innovation: Identifying and solving complex problems using creative design thinking, and evaluating potential solutions. Sustainability & social justice: Applying sustainable design strategies, understanding social-environmental justice, and promoting transformative change aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals Digital & design skills: on the Healthcare and Materials specialisms you will develop proficiency in 2D/3D CAD, UX/UI design software, AI tools, prototyping, and 3D printing Research & critical thinking: Conducting user-centred research, ethical application of research skills, and critical evaluation. Team collaboration & leadership: Developing collaborative leadership, interdisciplinary teamwork, and effective project management skills. Contextual understanding & diversity: Understanding diverse social, cultural, and technological contexts, promoting respect for equality and diversity. Time & resource management: Managing time, resources, and systems while adopting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient approaches.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We welcome applications from those with relevant equivalent Level 6 (bachelor’s) qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject. We'll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) or learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning that should have been gained within the last five years and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. Applicants through Accreditation of Prior Learning using their experience to apply should note there is an application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit. International applicants who require a student visa to study in the UK must take a recognised language test that is approved and vouched for by the University. Our Applicant Services Team can help with any questions you may have about study visas or suitable language tests. |
| Location | Main Site Falmouth Campus Woodlane Falmouth TR11 4RH |
Falmouth University is a specialist university offering an innovative selection of postgraduate degree courses within the creative and technical industries, both at their unique coastal location in Cornwall and online.
Falmouth University was originally founded as Falmouth School of Art in 1902 and as such, it has more than 120 years of experience delivering creative education. Today, it is one of the most exciting contemporary creative schools in the UK.
Falmouth provides a range of postgraduate courses – both on campus and online - spanning the full spectrum of creative arts. From master’s in the fields …
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