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MA Design: Active Practice

Birmingham City University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts Degree

  • Location

    Birmingham School of Art (Margaret Street)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Overview

Are you passionate about using design to create a more equitable and sustainable world?

MA Design: Active Practice offers a unique opportunity to rethink conventional design models through the blending of research and practice.

This course empowers you to critically engage with the purpose and value of artefacts, systems, and processes, equipping you to address complex social, political, and technological challenges with innovative design solutions. By merging critical inquiry with hands-on studio work, you will develop the skills and confidence to become a leader driving transformative change in the design field.

What's covered in this course?

With a strong emphasis on social change, the course centres on learning by doing. Active design processes - such as making and dialogue - are crucial for developing competencies in design research, analysis, creative problem-solving, and prototyping. Key themes like Design Cultures, Connections, and Challenges will guide your practice-based learning through individual and collaborative projects, enhancing your teamwork and communication skills via real-world design briefs and live assignments.

Housed in the historic Birmingham School of Art, this program thrives within a vibrant research culture that welcomes practitioners from diverse backgrounds. Our dynamic studio environment fosters individual growth and collaboration, empowering you to build an impressive portfolio and expand your professional network through participation in design festivals and workshops across Europe.

Our alumni have successfully ventured into various careers, including PhD research, teaching, service design, consultancy, and tech start-ups. Many have founded multidisciplinary design collectives and community labs, showcasing the diverse paths available to you.

Join our community of forward-thinking designers and help shape a future where design drives transformative, research-led innovation. You'll graduate equipped with the skills, collaborative mindset, and leadership qualities needed to make a lasting impact in the world of design.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 18,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

  • University League Table

    92nd

  • Campus address

    Birmingham City University, University House, 15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, Birmingham, B5 5JU, England

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Live and study in an affordable multicultural city with a diverse multi-ethnic population.
Many master's courses offer international students optional six-month professional placements towards the end of their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    52nd out of 84 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 239
    141 59%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    58th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    32nd

    15

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