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The Masters in Design Innovation & Citizenship at The Glasgow School of Art explores the relationship between design practice and contemporary society and encourages a design-led critique of the present. The programme asks design practitioners to step beyond their traditional professional and occupational roles and consider the broader application of design practices to formulate and articulate social change. In challenging the purpose, methods and ambitions of current design practice, you will identify opportunities for new design activity, pioneer innovative forms of engagement and collaborate with citizens to generate responses to emerging problems, political issues and social phenomena. Citizenship means being part of a community with the power and capabilities to enact change when needed. We look at ways of supporting people to take control of circumstances and processes that directly affect their everyday lives with the application of ‘thinking through design’. Graduates of Design Innovation & Citizenship will deploy their creative capacity beyond the world of consultancy or in-house design, embracing challenges within areas as diverse as public policy, private sector enterprise, citizen or social advocacy, public sector service provision, social enterprise and/or the voluntary sector.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Masters in Design Innovation & Citizenship at The Glasgow School of Art explores the relationship between design practice and contemporary society and encourages a design-led critique of the present. The programme asks design practitioners to step beyond their traditional professional and occupational roles and consider the broader application of design practices to formulate and articulate social change. In challenging the purpose, methods and ambitions of current design practice, you will identify opportunities for new design activity, pioneer innovative forms of engagement and collaborate with citizens to generate responses to emerging problems, political issues and social phenomena. Citizenship means being part of a community with the power and capabilities to enact change when needed. We look at ways of supporting people to take control of circumstances and processes that directly affect their everyday lives with the application of ‘thinking through design’. Graduates of Design Innovation & Citizenship will deploy their creative capacity beyond the world of consultancy or in-house design, embracing challenges within areas as diverse as public policy, private sector enterprise, citizen or social advocacy, public sector service provision, social enterprise and/or the voluntary sector.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
3+
An undergraduate Degree with minimum Honours degree or equivalent in any subject area or equivalent professional practice.
Additional entry requirements: Applicants are normally required to submit a portfolio of work, a video supporting their application, along with satisfactory academic references and a personal statement as parts of their applications. Applicants may also be required to attend an interview as part of their admissions assessment.
1 Year
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
10,700 GBP
International
26,420 GBP
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MDes in Design Innovation and Citizenship
Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, United Kingdom
12 monthsProgramme duration
26,420 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
An undergraduate Degree with minimum Honours degree or equivalent in any subject area or equivalent professional practice.
Additional entry requirements: Applicants are normally required to submit a portfolio of work, a video supporting their application, along with satisfactory academic references and a personal statement as parts of their applications. Applicants may also be required to attend an interview as part of their admissions assessment.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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