Merit
Santander Scholarship
Birmingham City University · Postgraduate
£2,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£10,460Per Year (Intl)
£1,057Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MA Design: Active Practice at Birmingham City University. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Are you passionate about using design to create a more equitable and sustainable world? MA Design: Active Practice offers a unique opportunity to rethink conventional design models through the blending of research and practice. This course empowers you to critically engage with the purpose and value of artefacts, systems, and processes, equipping you to address complex social, political, and technological challenges with innovative design solutions. International tuition fees are £10,460 per year, home/UK fees are £1,057 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £17,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Design Research and Critical Inquiry
Social Innovation Through Design Practice
Design Cultures and Contemporary Issues
Systems Thinking and Complex Problem-Solving
Collaborative Studio Practice and Making
Design Prototyping and Material Experimentation
Research Methods for Design Practitioners
Transformative Design Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£10,460
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£10,460
Home Student Fee
£1,057
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £15,500 | £19,500 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £24,500 | £27,000 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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About Birmingham City University
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