Design Innovation and Technology (MSc)

On our MSc Design Innovation and Technology course you'll learn to shape how we interact with emerging technologies and design human-centred solutions for the future.

This course blends the practice-led culture of an art and design school with the technical expertise of a world-class university. You'll explore how creative technology can be used to develop connected products, services and systems that address real-world challenges.

Some of the tools you'll experiment with include:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
• digital twins
• robotics
• computational design

You'll have access to a maker lab and workshop facilities for the latest technologies in digital modelling, fabrication, and electronics. Using these resources, combined with our traditional art school facilities, you'll hone your technical skills in rapid prototyping and testing.

Through considering sustainability, ethics, and social impact, you'll be aware of the broader implications of your work. You'll learn to create innovative and ethically responsible solutions that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

How you'll learn

This MSc Design Innovation and Technology course brings together students from diverse creative and scientific backgrounds. You'll work in interdisciplinary teams to encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange, as you would in the professional world.

You'll study a combination of theoretical and practice-based modules where you'll engage with critical design debates, emerging technologies and societal shifts. Throughout this MSc design innovation course, you'll be supported by leading academics and researchers working at the forefront of digital and physical production.

Through industry partnerships, there will be opportunities to collaborate with businesses, communities, and public sector organisations. You'll have the chance to get involved with live briefs and projects to gain experience in real-world application. With this collaborative approach, you'll develop more inventive, comprehensive, and thoughtful solutions to complex design challenges.

Workshops and keynote talks led by professionals will further expand your network and keep your learning aligned with the latest developments in this fast-evolving sector.

Build your career in design

As an MSc Design Innovation and Technology graduate, you'll be prepared for the design and technology innovation sector with the confidence to create impactful and sustainable solutions.

There is a growing demand for professionals who can combine creative insight with technical skills. With your experience in CreaTech (Creative Technology), you'll be in a position to lead digital transformation and shape meaningful products and experiences.

You'll find employment in a varied range of roles including:

• AI/Machine Learning Specialist
• Robotics Engineer
• Digital Fabrication Specialist
• Policy Maker
• Design Technologist
• Senior Technical Consultant

You'll be supported in your professional development to pursue a range of pathways aligned to your interests and expertise. You could also choose to further advance your research by pursuing a PhD or start-up your own business as an innovator or entrepreneur.