About MA Design (interaction) in Sheffield Hallam University
- Join an interdisciplinary design programme which promotes social and cultural innovation.
- Develop your specialist skills and knowledge in a collaborative studio environment.
- Innovate with materials, technology and conceptual thinking.
- Extend existing material practices in response to the needs of our rapidly changing world.
Placing emphasis on personal research, this course gives you the opportunity to develop your interests and ideas in a challenging and supportive environment. Our academic staff are design specialists, researchers and practitioners with the experience to help you expand your practice and develop an independent, autonomous approach.
Live projects
Through comprehensive dialogue with the creative industries, we’ll help you explore the world of professional practice beyond the postgraduate studio. Live, real-world projects are embedded into specific modules – and you’ll be encouraged to seek industrial sponsors or collaborators for your projects.
We also have a long-established link with the Art, Design & Media Research Centre (ADMRC). Our masters graduates often work as research assistants at the ADMRC while they continue their studies to PhD level – which means you’ll get their expert support throughout your projects.
Field trips
You’ll be able to take part in study trips and visits to design conferences and debates.
Networking opportunities
You’ll benefit from a cross-disciplinary, vibrant, international, collaborative and supportive postgraduate environment. Throughout the course you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our Design Futures consultancy and with researchers from the ADMRC.
We’ll encourage you to collaborate with our exemplary network of design agencies, organisations, museums and practitioners. Your Interaction tutors also have connections and experience in diverse areas such as user-experience design, advertising, structural graphics, typography, branding and marketing.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career i
- design
- design management
- making or manufacturing
- company-employed design
- independent design practice
- postgraduate study at PhD level
- education
- retail/marketing
- design research
- academia
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for international design companies and consultancies, as well as gaining PhD scholarships.
All of our courses require different levels of qualifications for entry and the details provided below are for guidance only.
Postgraduate taught programmes (masters)
The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate taught programmes,
- three year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of between 55 to 60 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
- four year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 55 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
- Successful completion of a recognised pre-masters course
English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus. The information provided below is intended to help you understand the different English Language qualifications we will accept.
Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level (NQF Level 6) or above requiring
an IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement (*IELTS may be accepted if you do not require a Tier 4 student visa)
IELTS for UKVI*
- IELTS for UKVI* 6.5
- Listening: minimum level 5.5
- Speaking: minimum level 5.5
- Reading: minimum level 5.5
- Writing: minimum level 5.5
TOEFL
- Internet based 90
- Listening: minimum level 17
- Speaking: minimum level 20
- Reading: minimum level 18
- Writing: minimum level 17
Pearson
- PTE 60
- Listening: minimum level 51
- Speaking: minimum level 51
- Reading: minimum level 51
- Writing: minimum level 51
Sheffield Hallam University Highlights
Institution Type |
Public |
Student Population |
60,000 |
FAFSA Code |
N/A |
Application Cost |
UCAS application fee is 20 -26 GBP while the direct application is free |
Accreditation |
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, and others |
Accommodation |
Available |
Financial aid |
Scholarships, loans, discounts |
Sheffield Hallam University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Program |
Fees (GBP) |
International Foundation Program |
10,250 - 12,310 |
Placement year |
1,200 |
Undergraduate |
13,650 |
Postgraduate taught |
13,900 – 15,500 |
MBA |
15,965 |
PGCEs |
13,905 |
Fees |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
Tuition Fees |
13,650 |
13,900 – 15,965 |
Placement |
1,200 |
1,200 |
Accommodation |
3,740 to 6,292 |
3,740 to 6,292 |
*the costs are estimated and may vary.