2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MA Digital Design Futures

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or higher, or equivalent qualification, preferably in Art & Design, Architecture, Product Design, Computer science, Social science, Business, Healthcare, and Psychology. 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 whose first language is not English must also satisfy the University of Leeds requirement for English Language; either IELTS (6.5 overall with not less than 6.0 in all components), TOEFL iBT (94 overall with at least 21 in listening, 23 in reading and speaking, and 24 in writing) or PTE (64 overall and at least 60 in all components).

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Design

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Design

Programme specification:

MA Digital Design Futures at the School of Design will equip students with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to enter this fast-paced, rapidly-evolving area of design. Beginning with the theories of immersion and related the neuroscience, students will then gain hands-on experience working directly with the latest software and hardware through a series of creative projects in our new, dedicated, studio XLAB. As Design Thinking & Human Centred Design underpin the programme, students will learn how to design for and with their target audiences in order that the resultant designs best meet the needs of those they set out to serve. Alongside, exposure to Entrepreneurial Thinking will help students to capitalise on the creative opportunities presented by big data & technologies such as VR, AR, IoT, AI & projection mapping. Through industry & third sector collaborations from around the UK, students will be introduced to the varied applications of the technology in sectors such as branding & marketing, retail & fashion and health & education to name a few. As demand for digital skills rises, this is a unique opportunity for students to challenge themselves creatively and align themselves with the future needs of industry and society as a whole.

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Compulsory modules:

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