Master of Arts - Global Collaborative Design Practice
- 2 years
- Duration
- 19,845 GBP/year
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
This unique 2-year MA Global Collaborative Design Practice is a dual-degree program offered jointly by University of the Arts London (Camberwell College of Arts) and Kyoto Institute of Technology in Japan. It trains designers to tackle critical global problems like climate change and inequality through a collaborative, cross-cultural lens.
The course leverages the complementary strengths of arts (UAL) and science/engineering (KIT), bringing two student cohorts together for periods of in-person study. Students explore core themes through non-textual languages like prototyping and visualization to develop trans-disciplinary responses. Graduates emerge with both a Master of Arts and a Master of Engineering, equipped with a unique skillset for future research or practice aimed at societal challenges.
Program structure
- Year 1 - Term 1
The 2 cohorts spend 12 weeks in their home base (London/Kyoto) studios as we blend in-person and online interactions.
- Year 1 - Term 2
Kyoto students travel to London and spend 16 weeks attending classes onsite at UAL with the London-based cohort. Then all students travel back to Kyoto and spend 16 weeks together attending classes onsite at KIT with the Kyoto-based cohort.
- Year 2 - Terms 3 and 4
All students return to hybrid learning from their home base locations to commence their second year of study. When relevant to their work, students can apply to relocate to the partner institution for their major design project. After their major design project, they return to their home institution for the remainder of the term.
Price
Tuition fee:
- 19,845 GBP per year*
*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
Standard minimum entry requirements for this course are
- BA (Hons) degree (alternative qualifications and experience will also be taken into consideration)
- Video submission
- Personal statement
- Portfolio of work
Entry to the course will be determined by the quality of your application, looking primarily at your portfolio of work and personal statement.
Applicants aged 22 years or over who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases.
The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- Related academic or work experience
- The quality of the personal statement
- A strong academic or other professional reference
- A combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit, but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
English language requirements
- IELTS level 6.5 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
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.
