Course overview
Advance specialist knowledge through career-focused postgraduate study.
Combine design process, creative practice, strategic innovation and responsible innovation to develop ideas that can succeed in complex organisations and markets.
Course overview
This interdisciplinary programme develops the ability to frame challenges, create original responses and lead responsible innovation through strategic and creative methods.
Programme structure
Published duration: 1 year. The detailed curriculum is organised below by route or stage.
Study pattern
Full-time teaching is normally scheduled between 9:00am and 5:30pm, with students typically on campus 2–3 days a week.
Curriculum
Review the published modules and route options in a clear structure.
01MA/MSc modules
Level 7
MA/MSc modules
Level 7
- Design Process (30 credits)
- Design Innovation and Creative Practice (30 credits)
- Strategic Innovation Practice
- Responsible Innovation Practice
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Teaching combines lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, practical activity and independent study, supported by academic and employability guidance.
Assessment can include coursework, critical reports, case work, presentations, practical exercises, individual and group projects and a substantial research or professional-practice project.
The optional Advanced Practice stage provides an additional experiential project such as an internship, consultancy, research, professional-practice, enterprise or innovation project, subject to the route offered.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic entry
- A minimum UK 2:2 honours degree, or an accepted equivalent qualification, is normally required.
- Professional qualifications with equivalent standing may also be considered where they include a significant academic component.
English language
- IELTS 6.5 with no individual element below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent.
International and non-standard entry
Equivalent international qualifications and non-standard applicants are considered against the current published requirements for the chosen route.
Application documents
- Completed application form.
- Qualification certificates and transcripts, with certified translations where required.
- Evidence of English-language ability where applicable.
- Personal statement, CV and evidence of relevant professional experience where requested.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Fees should be reconfirmed for the selected intake before enrolment.
Tuition does not normally include optional books, stationery, printing, equipment, accommodation, living costs or travel.
Funding your study
Eligible UK students may be able to access postgraduate funding, subject to the exact course route and personal circumstances.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Use creative and design-led methods to develop strategic responses to organisational challenges.
Evaluate the responsibility, value and implementation of innovation in professional practice.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Potential career directions
- Innovation strategist
- Design innovation consultant
- Creative strategy manager
- Service design lead
- Innovation project manager
- Entrepreneur
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
How is this course delivered?
The course is delivered full-time at the London Campus.
When can I start?
Published start months are January, September.
Who awards the qualification?
The awarding university is Northumbria University.