2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MA Design Future Society
| Programme code: | MA-DESN/DFS | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 18 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Mr Mike Sheedy | Contact address: | m.t.sheedy@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
Upper Second Honours Degree or higher preferably in Design or related subject which may include Art, Business, Marketing or Computing and other related disciplines. Evidence of a high level of achievement in a substantial portfolio/written research/academic report or dissertation must be demonstrated. Non-Standard entry will be considered in exceptional circumstances. International students applying to Leeds whose first language is not English must also satisfy the University of Leeds requirement for English Language; IELTS 6.5 overall with not less than 6.0 in all components, or equivalent
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Design
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Assessment outcomes and awards will be considered by a joint board of Examiners from both Leeds University and Mannheim University of Applied Sciences
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Art & Design
Programme specification:
An international, joint masters programme in communication design including an Erasmus+ funded five-month exchange at our partner institution, Mannheim University of Applied Sciences. The focus of the programme is to utilise design thinking for social, cultural and economic benefit.
You will learn how to re-define boundaries, analyse information, identify research insights, become a team player, work in a multi-disciplinary environment, develop global perspectives, engage with local communities, propose and implement creative solutions and determine the future direction of design.
Year1 - View timetable
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Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| DESN5120M | Integrated Communication (Design Future Society) | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN5121M | Social Aesthetics | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN5122M | Design and Society | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN5123M | Research Methodology | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| DESN5124M | Social Design Projects | 30 credits | 1 Sep to 31 Jan (Adv pre 2223) | |
| DESN5125M | Design Futures | 30 credits | 1 Sep to 31 Jan (Adv pre 2223) |
Optional modules:
Year2 - View timetable
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Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 60 credits from the following optional modules
| DESN5450M | Dissertation - Digital Social and Mobile Design | 60 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| DESN5460M | Digital Innovation Project | 60 credits | Not running in 201617 |
Year - View timetable
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Last updated: 02/11/2016
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