Master of Arts - Design Management
- 1 year
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
This course at London College of Communication frames design management as a strategic and entrepreneurial force for social, organizational, and planetary change. It moves beyond traditional business strategy, positioning design managers as catalysts for a climate, racially, and socially just world.
Students learn to analyze the systems behind products and services, engaging in evidence-based research to foster equality, diversity, and inclusivity. Through collaboration, they develop the confidence to navigate complex contexts and cultivate impactful, sustainable practices. The program equips future leaders to bridge disciplines and drive meaningful synergy between business objectives and ethical responsibility.
Program structure
Block 1
- Design Research, Society and Culture (60 credits)
Block 2
- Leading Design Futures (40 credits)
- Collaborative Unit (20 credits)
Block 3
- Master’s Project (60 credits)
Price
Tuition fee:
- 30,890 GBP per education*
*Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.
You may need to cover additional costs which are not included in your tuition fees, such as materials and equipment specific to your course.
Requirements for applicants
Educational level may be demonstrated by:
- Honours degree at 2.1;
- Possession of equivalent qualifications;
- Prior experiential learning or professional training, the outcome of which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required;
- Or a combination of formal qualifications and professional training which, taken together, can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required.
If you do not meet these entry requirements but your application demonstrates additional strengths and alternative relevant experience, you may still be considered. This could include:
- Related academic or work experience
- The quality of the personal statement
- A strong academic or other professional reference
- OR a combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit. We cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
English language requirements
- IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four skills.
About the university
The University of the Arts London (UAL) produces and encourages the creativity essential for a better future. Its colleges have been at the forefront of innovative education since 1842, creating work with a lasting impact on people and the planet, driven by curiosity, imagination, and purpose.
London is fundamental to UAL's identity, providing a vital context where the university connects and exchanges ideas with individuals from all walks of life. Globally, its creative network influences education, culture, business, and society.
Through innovative research and creative instruction, UAL's faculty and staff bring fresh perspectives to education. The university enables students to build the careers they desire by working with them at every level - from pre-degree to postgraduate, and from short courses to online learning.
UAL's colleges
Ranked second in the world for art and design, UAL comprises six distinct colleges:
- Camberwell College of Arts
- Central Saint Martins
- Chelsea College of Arts
- London College of Communication
- London College of Fashion
- Wimbledon College of Arts
Together, they form a community of creatives, innovators, trailblazers, and storytellers, united in their mission to reimagine the future.
Courses in the visual arts, animation, screen, communication, fashion, media, and performance are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
