Course Comparison

Course
MA Fine Art MDes Design
Award
Master of Arts - MA Master of Design - MDes
Duration
1 year 1 year
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time, Part-time route available Full-time
Placement
- -
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Art, Design and Architecture School of Art, Design and Architecture
Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements

For entry to postgraduate level, you should normally possess:
  • a first or upper second (2:1) degree with honours or professional qualification, recognised as being equivalent to degree standard; or
  • an ordinary degree, foundation degree, higher national diploma, or university diploma, accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field.
  • Applicants with overseas qualifications can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through UK ECCTIS, who provide an advisory service.
  • English language requirements . We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.

Non-academic entry requirements

You will be expected to submit a portfolio of work, documented in an appropriate form, and a proposal for study, for discussion at interview.
A 2:2 degree in Design (or similar design-related discipline such as Product Design, Digital Design, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Interior Design, among others).
Suitable references from previous academic institutions and/or employers.
Applications must include a portfolio of work . Ideally, the portfolio of work includes evidence of work experience in the design sector.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is normally 6.5 with a minimum 5.5 in all four components.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
For further advice on the appropriateness of overseas qualification and proficiency in the use of English, please contact our International Office at international-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk.
If you would like an informal chat about MDes Master in Design please contact the programme leader at ada@plymouth.ac.uk.