PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Design

Name: Design
Availability: InStock

The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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2 yearsDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

The MPhil Design at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD in Design is for students with prior advanced knowledge of and qualifications in a design discipline who want to pursue a rigorous, in-depth study of a specific topic under specialist supervisory guidance. We welcome prospective students with a strong idea of what they want to research and how they will carry it out. A willingness to engage with primary-source material and existing literature in the field are essential attributes in those wishing to undertake this programme. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Design

Design Theory and Critical Discourse

Contemporary Design Practice and Innovation

Research Supervision and Project Development

Design History and Contextual Analysis

Advanced Design Research Seminar

Disciplinary Specialisation and Literature Review

Thesis Development and Academic Writing

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ 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

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£23,000	£25,000	£27,000
3 years	£13,500	£21,000	£25,500
5 years	£20,500	£26,500	£34,500

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

95%Professional Jobs

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