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Santander Scholarship
Birmingham City University · Postgraduate
£2,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
15 monthsDuration
£10,460Per Year (Intl)
£1,057Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The MA Design Management at Birmingham City University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 15-month full-time and part-time structure. Do you want to be a design thinker? Is your goal to use a design strategy to transform businesses, cultures, and lives? Alternatively, do you want to develop your own design business? 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 £20,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Strategic Design Thinking and Innovation
Design Management Principles and Practice
Business Strategy for Creative Industries
Design Research and User-Centred Methods
Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development
Design Leadership and Project Management
Marketing and Brand Strategy
Design Dissertation or Major Project
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 (15 months)£20,920
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: CAH25-01-03). 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
Birmingham City University offers Design Management as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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