MA/MSc Craft

The MA/MSc Craft course at the Manchester Metropolitan University is designed for emerging makers, to give them additional practical skills and theoretical knowledge to develop their craft practice. It enables students to experiment, explore material possibilities, and engage in the contemporary discourse on making. Course Content: The course promotes the marriage of material and idea, where students can investigate and articulate their practice throughout. It provides knowledge in theory and philosophy of craft, alongside with the opportunity to experiment on a range of materials such as ceramics, glass, metal, wood or textiles. The course also equips students to understand the complexities and trajectories of crafting in the 21st century. Key Modules: The curriculum includes the following modules: Practice 1, Design and Material Culture, Practice 2, Research Methods, Craft Theory, and an MA or MSc Project. Future Careers: This postgraduate degree can lead to a range of career opportunities in design, education, industry, research, and consultancy. Graduates may also establish their own practice as makers, work with community projects, or further develop their research at a PhD level. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.