About Mfa Design (product) 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 who support you to expand your practice and develop an independent, autonomous approach.

Live projects

Through comprehensive interaction 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 individual 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 studying within 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 encourage you to collaborate with our exemplary network of design agencies, organisations, museums and practitioners. Your Product Design tutors also have connections and experience in areas as diverse as medical products, materials development, design thinking, social innovation, furniture and sustainability.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• 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

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