Master in Ma Design Design For Health

Tuition is Home: £10,940 for the course / International/EU: £18,600 for the course.

Designers who are driven to make a tangible difference in the health and social care sector will find this programme an ideal space to refine their practice. By bridging the gap between creative innovation and the complex, evolving needs of health services, you will develop the capability to lead independent research that addresses real-world challenges. This is not just a theoretical degree; it is a laboratory for social and cultural innovation where your creative output is sharpened by critical inquiry.

You will work alongside a community of researchers and practitioners, benefiting from the expertise of the Lab4Living collective. The programme is designed for those who want to move beyond standard design solutions to explore how design thinking can reshape patient experiences, service delivery, and community health. Whether your background is in industrial design, service design, or another creative field, you will be supported in developing a professional manifesto that aligns your creative identity with the rigorous demands of health-related research.

Interdisciplinary Innovation

The course thrives on a collaborative ethos, placing you in an environment where you will engage with stakeholders ranging from hospital specialists to end-users. You are encouraged to seek industrial sponsors and integrate your practice with live, real-world projects, ensuring your work has a life outside the studio. By the end of your studies, you will have the research skills and professional network necessary to pursue careers in academia, health service design, or high-level creative consultancy.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.