Environmental and Spatial Design (MA)

University of Southampton

Reimagine how we live, move and connect across public, digital and hybrid environments with our MA Environmental and Spatial Design course at Winchester School of Art (WSA).If you are interested in shaping spaces, communities, and environments through design, this 1-year course will help you develop the skills and knowledge to work in environmental and spatial design.Informed by ecological thinking, spatial justice and critical technologies, you'll explore:how people use and experience space – from their movement and behaviour, to wellbeing and accessibilityhow natural systems work, with topics such as climate, water, biodiversity and ecosystemshow built environments are formed, including buildings, landscapes, public spaces and infrastructurehow to design sustainably, reduce environmental impact and plan for climate changeThe practice of environmental and spatial design shapes physical spaces, so that people, ecosystems and built environments work well together.Design studios, organisations and clients increasingly seek professionals who can integrate values of sustainability, inclusivity, environmental responsibility and technological awareness into ethical and meaningful design practice.During your environmental design degree, you'll discover how design can foster care, sustainability and belonging across scales – from intimate interiors, to urban and virtual spaces.Whether you're revitalising existing spaces, crafting immersive experiences, or developing new forms of public engagement, you'll learn how to design with context, community and impact in mind.