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PostgraduateMaster of Design

Design Innovation and Interaction Design

Glasgow School of Art
Forres, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£25,900Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MDes Design Innovation and Interaction Design at Glasgow School of Art. 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.

What You'll Learn

Design Innovation Strategy and Practice
Human-Centred Design Research Methods
Interaction Design and User Experience
Sustainable Design and Circular Systems
Co-Creation and Collaborative Practice
Advanced Design Prototyping and Testing
Contextual Analysis and Design Futures
Design Innovation: Individual Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementProgramme overviewThe way people today experience their environment and interact with others is often mediated through new technologies. The discipline of Interaction Design has emerged to ensure the delivery of these technologies enhances all aspects of modern society. Interaction Design at The Glasgow School of Art focuses on people, rather than technology. This Masters programme looks to tackle real-life problems by improving interaction and communication between stakeholders using a variety

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,900

Home Student Fee

£10,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Indicative Programme Costs

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow School of Art

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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
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

60%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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