Design Innovation and Circular Economy
Glasgow School of ArtCourse Overview
The MDes Design Innovation and Circular Economy at Glasgow School of Art is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Forres, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Master of Design (M.Des) in Design Innovation programme provides an academic framework for postgraduate students to engage with the craft of people and planet-led and co-created innovation in design practice across a variety of fields and in widely differentiated social, economic, environmental, and technological contexts. The programme responds to the changed context within which design practice occurs in the 21st century; a context within which the discipline-based skills of the product designer, visual communicator or textile designer, for example, must sit alongside the working prac... International tuition fees are £25,900 per year, home/UK fees are £10,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Programme overviewThis programme focusses on the key ecological and social design aspects of the circular economy. Enabling students to combine circular economy theories and methods into contemporary design innovation practice, as a method of developing environmental and socially conscious design. This course seeks to equip students with the skills and knowledge to apply innovation in practical ways to develop more socially and ecologically conscious circular services, systems, businesses, and c |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,500
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Indicative Programme Costs
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow School of Art
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £25,000 | £27,500 |
| 3 years | £12,500 | £19,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £26,500 | £34,500 |
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💼 Employment Breakdown
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