Cranfield University

Program Information

Degree Offered

MDes

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The aim of this Master of Design (MDes) programme in Innovation and Creativity in Industry is to equip candidates with skills and capabilities in, and knowledge of, fact-based creative design approaches to improve organisation effectiveness.

The programme has been developed in conjunction with the University of Arts London (UAL) through the Centre for Competitive Creative Design, which aims to inspire organisations to apply creative design capability and enhance competitiveness. There is a strong emphasis on applying knowledge in the industrial or business environment and is taught in the context of practical application. Students will develop a working knowledge of the use of a comprehensive range of industry standard ICT tools and practices to formally capture and re-use knowledge, information and data.

Student will also benefit from practical experience in creative design practices through the group project (dissertation for part-time students). In addition, the extensive individual thesis project provides industry-led education in creative design applications.

Core modules

• Creative Design Practice
• Customer Lifestyle Engineering
• Concept Development & Prototyping
• Strategic Communication & Brand Development
• Managing Innovation and New Product Development
• Programme and Project Management
• Use of Novel Materials and Manufacturing Technologies

Elective modules
• Creative Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
• Creative Design Management and Leadership

Accreditation:

By Cranfield University

Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree in a relevant discipline, or the international equivalent of these UK qualifications. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered.

International Student Requirements:

Where applicable students must achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5. Our Academic English Summer Programme offers pre-sessional training courses in English for academic purposes.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No