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Bristol, UWE · Postgraduate
50% off feesscholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£16,250Per Year (Intl)
£9,900Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MA Designer/Maker at Bristol, UWE. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. UWE Bristol's MA Designer/Maker course has a wide appeal to experienced or aspiring practitioners from across creative disciplines. Our interdisciplinary outlook supports you, as the next generation of makers, to pioneer innovative material-led approaches in design practice. Why study this course? The MA Designer/Maker at UWE Bristol re-asserts the role of craft and making in design, industry, and artistic contexts. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Material Innovation and Experimentation
Contemporary Design Practice and Theory
Research Methods for Designer/Makers
Advanced Digital Fabrication Techniques
Craft
Culture and Sustainable Making
Professional Practice and Project Development
Contextual Studies in Material Culture
MA Designer/Maker Dissertation 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 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,250
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,250
Home Student Fee
£9,900
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 — Bristol, UWE
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £15,000 | £19,500 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £22,500 | £29,000 |
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
85%Working
2%Studying
5%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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