Overview
Creativity and innovation are essential if business and industry are to compete internationally. Increasing recognition by government and industry of the need to enhance the role of creativity in all aspects of business has resulted in the demand for graduates of engineering, technology and science-based disciplines who possess the creative skills and insight needed to improve organisation effectiveness.
Cranfield’s Master of Design (MDes) for Innovation and Creativity in Industry has been developed in collaboration with employers to address this demand. The course integrates the different elements of creativity, technology and business to develop creative design literate engineers, scientists and management postgraduates able to bring the ‘creative’ sector to the core activities of industry.
The course is jointly administered by Cranfield and the University of the Arts London (UAL), ensuring students benefit from the expertise of two organisations recognised as leaders in their fields.
Course Structure
The course comprises eight one-week assessed modules (seven compulsory and one elective), a group design project, which includes individual concept development through collaboration, and an individual design project resulting in a public exhibition.
Students undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) complete the eight modules and the group project. Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) students complete six modules.
The modules include lectures and tutorials, and are assessed through written examinations and assignments. These provide the tools required for the group and individual projects.
Compulsory modules
- Creative Design Practice
- Integrated Strategy, Communication and Branding
- Customer Lifestyle Requirements Engineering
- Use of Novel Materials and Manufacturing Techniques
- Concept Evaluation and Prototyping
- Innovation and Technology Management
- Programme and Project Management
Elective modules
- Creative Design Management and Leadership
- Creative Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Innovation and Design for Sustainability
Entry requirements
Candidates must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered.
English language requirements - our normal minimum requirement is a TOEFL score of 580 (paper test) or 237 (computer test), essay rating 4.5 or 92 (Internet test), all skills 19 or an IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 for writing, a TOEIC overall score of 830, or a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English grade C or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English grade C, although a number of our programmes require higher scores.
Funding
Funding opportunities exist, including industrial sponsorship, School bursaries and a number of general external schemes. For the majority of part-time students sponsorship is organised by their employers. We recommend you discuss this with your company in the first instance.
Please note that a formal offer of a place on this course must have been received before consideration can be given for funding. For further details please visit our website or contact our Enquiries Office on the details provided below.
Want to find out more?
Contact our Enquiries Office for further details on all the courses we offer be either email: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)1234 758008. You can also visit our website.
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