MA History of Design and Material Culture

The History of Design and Material Culture MA at the University of Brighton offers an immersive study of material culture and the history of design. This course delves into the relationships between the design of objects, the societies that produce and use them, and the ideas they embody. Students are guided to explore these interconnections from a variety of historical and cultural viewpoints, including issues such as gender, class, and physical context.Course Content: The comprehensive academic study includes an introduction to the historiography of design and material culture, research methods, research management, and dissertation preparation. Additionally, students have the opportunity to choose two optional courses from a diverse list, including modules on curating collections and exhibitions, heritage interpretation and presentation skills, and material culture of the home.Key Modules: The course comprises several key modules, including Research Methods; Introduction to the Historiography of Design and Material Culture; Research Management; Dissertation; Curating Collections and Exhibitions; Material Culture of the Home; and Heritage Interpretation and Presentation Skills.There was no specific information about accreditations on the course page. Future Careers: Graduates of the History of Design and Material Culture MA have opportunities in a range of fields, including museum and gallery work, conservation, publishing, academia, architecture, interior design, and tourism.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.