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Nottingham Trent University: Design: Products and Furniture
| Institution | Nottingham Trent University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment |
| Web | https://www.ntu.ac.uk/ |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 115 848 4200 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Our MA Design: Products and Furniture course is aimed at designers looking to master their approach to develop innovative products, furniture, systems or services. Underpinned by a focus on your own specialism, you’ll explore the multidisciplinary field of design, challenge the norms in design thinking and engage with the realities of designing for new and emerging markets.
You'll analyse the relationship between traditional craft skills, new technology and modern manufacture, with ideas and approaches informed by collaborative working and hands-on experience. Through contemporary research and industry-applied projects and briefs, you’ll consider the importance of materials and manufacturing, and develop the strategies needed to explore and understand markets, social needs and end users.
**Who is this course designed for?**
This course is aimed at design professionals or graduates with a design-related honours degree. The course, and the associated support provided by the University, will enable graduates to develop advanced design, technological and manufacturing skills,
Progress on this course will graduates to start their own businesses, work within the manufacturing industry, design consultancies, research and development organisations, or move on to further study by engaging in research.
**Key Features**
- **Professional Accreditation |** This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD), meaning it recognises both quality and relevance in terms of course content and allows you to gain free membership for the duration of your studies.
- **Inspiring Spaces |** Benefit from the industry-standard facilities at our City Campus. You'll be supported by a team of expert technicians and have access to machining and manufacturing workshops, laboratories, modern CAD/CAM studios, and a dedicated studio space for Masters students.
- **Exhibitions and Degree Shows |** Expand your networks and get noticed by showcasing your work at our annual NTU Art and Design Degree Show and Postgraduate Design Exhibition — attended by design professionals, industry experts and potential employers.
- **Commercial Links |**Benefit from our established links to commercial organisations, industry professionals and research experts. Our research activities are globally-recognised and supported by grants from a variety of funding organisations.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For more information on fees and funding please visit the course page on the NTU website. |
| Location | City Campus Nottingham Trent University 50 Shakespeare Street Nottingham NG1 4FQ |
Summary
Our MA Design: Products and Furniture course is aimed at designers looking to master their approach to develop innovative products, furniture, systems or services. Underpinned by a focus on your own specialism, you’ll explore the multidisciplinary field of design, challenge the norms in design thinking and engage with the realities of designing for new and emerging markets.
You'll analyse the relationship between traditional craft skills, new technology and modern manufacture, with ideas and approaches informed by collaborative working and hands-on experience. Through contemporary research and industry-applied projects and briefs, you’ll consider the importance of materials and manufacturing, and develop the strategies needed to explore and understand markets, social needs and end users.
**Who is this course designed for?**
This course is aimed at design professionals or graduates with a design-related honours degree. The course, and the associated support provided by the University, will enable graduates to develop advanced design, technological and manufacturing skills,
Progress on this course will graduates to start their own businesses, work within the manufacturing industry, design consultancies, research and development organisations, or move on to further study by engaging in research.
**Key Features**
- **Professional Accreditation |** This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD), meaning it recognises both quality and relevance in terms of course content and allows you to gain free membership for the duration of your studies.
- **Inspiring Spaces |** Benefit from the industry-standard facilities at our City Campus. You'll be supported by a team of expert technicians and have access to machining and manufacturing workshops, laboratories, modern CAD/CAM studios, and a dedicated studio space for Masters students.
- **Exhibitions and Degree Shows |** Expand your networks and get noticed by showcasing your work at our annual NTU Art and Design Degree Show and Postgraduate Design Exhibition — attended by design professionals, industry experts and potential employers.
- **Commercial Links |**Benefit from our established links to commercial organisations, industry professionals and research experts. Our research activities are globally-recognised and supported by grants from a variety of funding organisations.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For more information on fees and funding please visit the course page on the NTU website. |
| Location | City Campus Nottingham Trent University 50 Shakespeare Street Nottingham NG1 4FQ |
Summary
Our MA Design: Products and Furniture course is aimed at designers looking to master their approach to develop innovative products, furniture, systems or services. Underpinned by a focus on your own specialism, you’ll explore the multidisciplinary field of design, challenge the norms in design thinking and engage with the realities of designing for new and emerging markets.
You'll analyse the relationship between traditional craft skills, new technology and modern manufacture, with ideas and approaches informed by collaborative working and hands-on experience. Through contemporary research and industry-applied projects and briefs, you’ll consider materials and manufacturing, and a broad range of strategies and approaches to help explore and understand markets, social needs and end users.
**Who is this course designed for?**
This course is aimed at design professionals or graduates with a design-related honours degree. The course, and the associated support provided by the University, will enable graduates to develop advanced design, technological and manufacturing skills, enabling them to start their own business, work within the manufacturing industry, design consultancies, research and development organisations, or to progress to further study by engaging in research.
**Why study this degree?**
- **Professional accreditation |** Our course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD), recognising the quality and relevance of the course content, and allowing you to gain free membership as a full-time student for the duration of your studies.
- **Inspiring spaces |** Benefit from the industry-standard facilities at our City Campus, in the heart of Nottingham’s city centre. Supported by our team of expert technicians, you’ll have access to our machining and manufacturing workshops, laboratories, modern CAD/CAM studios and dedicated studio for Masters students.
- **Collaborative study environment |** You'll be part of a strong student design community. Working together with students from our MSc Design: Products and Technology course, you'll be exposed to a diverse range of design thinking, research and practice.
- **Exhibitions and degree shows |** Showcase your work at our annual NTU Art and Design Degree Show, and postgraduate design exhibition, attended by design professionals, industry experts and potential employers, providing you invaluable opportunity to expand your networks.
- **Commercial links |** Benefit from our established links to commercial organisations, industry professionals and university experts. Our research activities are universally-recognised and supported by grants from a variety of funding organisations.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.2 honours degree in an art and design-related subject. Applicants with non-standard entry requirements and / or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Your work experience will be assessed to ensure it is relevant to your application. Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Assessment of your experience will confirm that you have achieved the necessary skills in the course of your general experience. If your initial application is successful, you'll be asked to upload a practical portfolio of your work to our Applicant Portal. |
| Location | City Campus Nottingham Trent University 50 Shakespeare Street Nottingham NG1 4FQ |
Fees
| EU | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 8800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 8800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8800 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Our MA Design: Products and Furniture course is aimed at designers looking to master their approach to develop innovative products, furniture, systems or services. Underpinned by a focus on your own specialism, you’ll explore the multidisciplinary field of design, challenge the norms in design thinking and engage with the realities of designing for new and emerging markets.
You'll analyse the relationship between traditional craft skills, new technology and modern manufacture, with ideas and approaches informed by collaborative working and hands-on experience. Through contemporary research and industry-applied projects and briefs, you’ll consider materials and manufacturing, and a broad range of strategies and approaches to help explore and understand markets, social needs and end users.
**Who is this course designed for?**
This course is aimed at design professionals or graduates with a design-related honours degree. The course, and the associated support provided by the University, will enable graduates to develop advanced design, technological and manufacturing skills, enabling them to start their own business, work within the manufacturing industry, design consultancies, research and development organisations, or to progress to further study by engaging in research.
**Why study this degree?**
- **Professional accreditation |** Our course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD), recognising the quality and relevance of the course content, and allowing you to gain free membership as a full-time student for the duration of your studies.
- **Inspiring spaces |** Benefit from the industry-standard facilities at our City Campus, in the heart of Nottingham’s city centre. Supported by our team of expert technicians, you’ll have access to our machining and manufacturing workshops, laboratories, modern CAD/CAM studios and dedicated studio for Masters students.
- **Collaborative study environment |** You'll be part of a strong student design community. Working together with students from our MSc Design: Products and Technology course, you'll be exposed to a diverse range of design thinking, research and practice.
- **Exhibitions and degree shows |** Showcase your work at our annual NTU Art and Design Degree Show, and postgraduate design exhibition, attended by design professionals, industry experts and potential employers, providing you invaluable opportunity to expand your networks.
- **Commercial links |** Benefit from our established links to commercial organisations, industry professionals and university experts. Our research activities are universally-recognised and supported by grants from a variety of funding organisations.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.2 honours degree in an art and design-related subject. Applicants with non-standard entry requirements and / or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Your work experience will be assessed to ensure it is relevant to your application. Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Assessment of your experience will confirm that you have achieved the necessary skills in the course of your general experience. If your initial application is successful, you'll be asked to upload a practical portfolio of your work to our Applicant Portal. |
| Location | City Campus Nottingham Trent University 50 Shakespeare Street Nottingham NG1 4FQ |
Fees
| EU | 7400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4400 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 7400 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Our MA Design: Products and Furniture course is aimed at designers looking to master their approach to develop innovative products, furniture, systems or services. Underpinned by a focus on your own specialism, you’ll explore the multidisciplinary field of design, challenge the norms in design thinking and engage with the realities of designing for new and emerging markets.
You'll analyse the relationship between traditional craft skills, new technology and modern manufacture, with ideas and approaches informed by collaborative working and hands-on experience. Through contemporary research and industry-applied projects and briefs, you’ll consider materials and manufacturing, and a broad range of strategies and approaches to help explore and understand markets, social needs and end users.
**Who is this course designed for?**
This course is aimed at design professionals or graduates with a design-related honours degree. The course, and the associated support provided by the University, will enable graduates to develop advanced design, technological and manufacturing skills, enabling them to start their own business, work within the manufacturing industry, design consultancies, research and development organisations, or to progress to further study by engaging in research.
**Why study this degree?**
- **Professional accreditation |** Our course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD), recognising the quality and relevance of the course content, and allowing you to gain free membership as a full-time student for the duration of your studies.
- **Inspiring spaces |** Benefit from the industry-standard facilities at our City Campus, in the heart of Nottingham’s city centre. Supported by our team of expert technicians, you’ll have access to our machining and manufacturing workshops, laboratories, modern CAD/CAM studios and dedicated studio for Masters students.
- **Collaborative study environment |** You'll be part of a strong student design community. Working together with students from our MSc Design: Products and Technology course, you'll be exposed to a diverse range of design thinking, research and practice.
- **Exhibitions and degree shows |** Showcase your work at our annual NTU Art and Design Degree Show, and postgraduate design exhibition, attended by design professionals, industry experts and potential employers, providing you invaluable opportunity to expand your networks.
- **Commercial links |** Benefit from our established links to commercial organisations, industry professionals and university experts. Our research activities are universally-recognised and supported by grants from a variety of funding organisations.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.2 honours degree in an art and design-related subject. Applicants with non-standard entry requirements and / or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Your work experience will be assessed to ensure it is relevant to your application. Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Assessment of your experience will confirm that you have achieved the necessary skills in the course of your general experience. If your initial application is successful, you'll be asked to upload a practical portfolio of your work to our Applicant Portal. |
| Location | City Campus Nottingham Trent University 50 Shakespeare Street Nottingham NG1 4FQ |
Fees
| EU | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 8800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 8800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8800 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Our MA Design: Products and Furniture course is aimed at designers looking to master their approach to develop innovative products, furniture, systems or services. Underpinned by a focus on your own specialism, you’ll explore the multidisciplinary field of design, challenge the norms in design thinking and engage with the realities of designing for new and emerging markets.
You'll analyse the relationship between traditional craft skills, new technology and modern manufacture, with ideas and approaches informed by collaborative working and hands-on experience. Through contemporary research and industry-applied projects and briefs, you’ll consider materials and manufacturing, and a broad range of strategies and approaches to help explore and understand markets, social needs and end users.
**Who is this course designed for?**
This course is aimed at design professionals or graduates with a design-related honours degree. The course, and the associated support provided by the University, will enable graduates to develop advanced design, technological and manufacturing skills, enabling them to start their own business, work within the manufacturing industry, design consultancies, research and development organisations, or to progress to further study by engaging in research.
**Why study this degree?**
- **Professional accreditation |** Our course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD), recognising the quality and relevance of the course content, and allowing you to gain free membership as a full-time student for the duration of your studies.
- **Inspiring spaces |** Benefit from the industry-standard facilities at our City Campus, in the heart of Nottingham’s city centre. Supported by our team of expert technicians, you’ll have access to our machining and manufacturing workshops, laboratories, modern CAD/CAM studios and dedicated studio for Masters students.
- **Collaborative study environment |** You'll be part of a strong student design community. Working together with students from our MSc Design: Products and Technology course, you'll be exposed to a diverse range of design thinking, research and practice.
- **Exhibitions and degree shows |** Showcase your work at our annual NTU Art and Design Degree Show, and postgraduate design exhibition, attended by design professionals, industry experts and potential employers, providing you invaluable opportunity to expand your networks.
- **Commercial links |** Benefit from our established links to commercial organisations, industry professionals and university experts. Our research activities are universally-recognised and supported by grants from a variety of funding organisations.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.2 honours degree in an art and design-related subject. Applicants with non-standard entry requirements and / or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Your work experience will be assessed to ensure it is relevant to your application. Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Assessment of your experience will confirm that you have achieved the necessary skills in the course of your general experience. If your initial application is successful, you'll be asked to upload a practical portfolio of your work to our Applicant Portal. |
| Location | City Campus Nottingham Trent University 50 Shakespeare Street Nottingham NG1 4FQ |
Fees
| EU | 7400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4400 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 7400 GBP for Year 1 |
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