Search
Did you study here?
Write a short review & help students like you! Over 1,500 students already shared their experience.
Product Design – (M.Sc.)
University of Dundee
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,910 - | ||
| Location: | Dundee / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, September |
| Educational Form: |
| ||
| Education Variants: |
| ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Dundee
The MSc Product Design programme will educate students in a global context on how to approach the design of products in the rapidly changing technological, economic and social landscape.
Our philosophy is simple, we aim to educate students to:
- make products that work socially, through deep understanding of people and society;
- work technically, through embedding cutting-edge technology into our products; and
- work economically, through working closely with global industries to ensure a market readiness and entrepreneurship at the highest level.
The Product Design programme at the University of Dundee has established a world-class reputation across industry, research and teaching. We have strong connections to the UK and global design economy – with tutors running successful design consultancies that operate on a global scale.
Our research has attracted a number of substantial grant awards including a £1.1m UK government award to explore new ways to connect disadvantaged communities to the digital economy; a five year industry PhD programme in self-service funded by the financial solutions company NCR; and a Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship to investigate digital navigation.
Our staff exhibit their work worldwide, with products housed in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Aims of the Programme:
The primary aim of the Master of Product Design is to give students an advanced education that prepares them to walk into world leading global design and technology industries ready to work in a team and lead projects.
We also aim to provide students with :
- Working knowledge in design ethnography
- Expertise in prototyping with technology
- Connections to academic and industry leaders in design and technology.
The ability to resolve social and technical needs in a designed product through self motivation and direction.
An additional aim for our overseas students is to provide them with educational and cultural experiences which are unique to the UK.
Contents
The MSc programme is timetabled for full-time study over 12 months, or part-time over 24 months, and is made up of taught modules and studio project work, plus an opportunity for students to evaluate their skills and design ability in the context of academic or industry environments.
There is a different pattern of modules, depending on when you start the course.
Students starting in January:
Semester One
- Social Technology (20 credits)
- Studio Practice 1: Public Engagement (40 credits)
Semester Two
- Embedded Designer (60 credits)
Semester Three
- Design Ethnography (20 credits)
- Studio Practice 2: Independent Project (40 credits)
Students starting in September:
Semester One
- Design Ethnography (20 credits)
- Studio Practice 1: Public Engagement (40 credits)
Semester Two
- Social Technology (20 credits)
- Studio Practice 2: Independent Project (40 credits)
Semester Three
- Embedded Designer (60 credits)
Methods of Teaching & Assessment:
Students will take part in project sessions (in-studio activity, lectures, seminars, field trips, workshops, tutorials) and independent study (research, design, assessment preparation).
Regular tutorials and critiques will be provided to ensure the student has understood the taught content and the method of assessment. Verbal and written feedback will be given to students as they progress through the course.
At all times students will be responsible for driving their learning forward by maintaining effective interaction with tutors, peers and others.
Students will also be required to prepare work for presentations both for formal assessments and day-to-day work.
There are no formal examinations associated with the course. Assessment is based on reports, drawings, artefacts and presentations produced during the course.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testGRE® revised General Test
Official Registration.
Get free test prep and register today.
Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to have an honours BSc degree at 2:2 level of above, in a relevant product design discipline. You will also need to have a portfolio of work versed in design practice from either university or industry.
The portfolio should be 3D based with design/technology work displayed in a electronic portfolio (pdf or website). Applicants should attempt to limit the portfolio to 15 pieces of work. Sketches, freehand drawing, modelling, any design work, and relevant work/ industry experience examples etc may form part of the submitted work.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
Ask a Question
You can contact Postgraduate Office to ask a question about Product Design at University of Dundee.
Relevant Links
Contact
Contact University of Dundee
Using the form on this page, you can directly ask questions to the contactpersons at the university.
Fill out your contact information and message. The information you fill out in this form will be sent directly to the university. They will reply to you on the e-mail address you provide here.
Explain your academic background in the message; the more sophisticated your e-mail, the better the answer.
MastersPortal.eu cannot take any responsibility for the answering of contacts or for the content of their replies.
MastersPortal.eu - Finds the Masters for you!