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MA Product Design

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This research-led Product Design MA is designed for graduates from product design and related disciplines, or those wishing to collaborate with professionals in the field. Grounded in the understanding that design is a k…

Tuition
£11,000/yr
Duration
1 year
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

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Course Overview

This research-led Product Design MA is designed for graduates from product design and related disciplines, or those wishing to collaborate with professionals in the field. Grounded in the understanding that design is a key driver for change, the course prepares you to negotiate complex, ambiguous problems and create innovative products and systems. You will explore design research methods, engage in theoretical and practical projects, and develop a sophisticated, evidence-based approach to design. The course is available as a one-year full-time programme or a two-year part-time option. Based in the creative hub of the East End, the School of Art, Architecture and Design offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where you can test the premises of the field. You will be encouraged to combine experimentation with radical thinking, ensuring your work is not only functional and safe but also meaningful, engaging, and commercially relevant. Graduates will be well-equipped to shape the future through creative, responsible, and impactful design solutions.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Design Project Development40 Credits
Material Culture20 Credits
Project as Professional Practice: Product Design60 Credits
Research Methods: Success in Design40 Credits
Charismatic Objects20 Credits
Design for Change20 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
12 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 12 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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