Master in Product Design Ma

The tuition fee is 25,252 USD per year. The application deadline for the Sep 2026 intake is Aug 31, 2026.

At the heart of the Product Design MA lies the study of Material Culture, an exploration of how objects acquire meaning, identity, and emotional resonance in our lives. This programme is built for designers who recognize that the future is not merely a destination but a landscape to be actively shaped through rigorous inquiry, creative experimentation, and radical thinking. Whether you are coming from a traditional product design background or a related creative discipline, this course challenges you to move beyond the functional requirements of a product to address complex, ambiguous, and emerging global needs.

You will join a vibrant community within the School of Art, Architecture and Design, where multidisciplinary collaboration is not just encouraged but fundamental to your success. By engaging with Charismatic Objects and other core theoretical frameworks, you will develop the capacity to design products and systems that have not yet been conceptualised, ensuring your work remains relevant in an unpredictable marketplace. The curriculum emphasizes the responsibility of the designer to act with care, balancing the need for commercial desirability with a commitment to meaningful, beneficial change.

A Research-Led Approach to Design

Design is viewed here as a primary driver for social and environmental change. You will spend a significant portion of your time mastering design research methods, learning how to test virtual concepts, evaluate proposals, and communicate your vision to professional audiences. This is an environment where you will refine your individual voice, build a professional portfolio, and learn to navigate the blurred lines of contemporary design practice with confidence and technical expertise.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.