MA Design for Change: Fees & Entry Requirements at Leeds Beckett University, UK

MA Design for Change

UK

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What will I learn?

MA Design for Change invites you to explore how design can be a catalyst for inclusive, ethical, and transformative impact. You’ll define what change means to you, in environmental, societal, cultural and political contexts.As part of this course, you’ll:Lead a self-directed design project aligned with your values and aspirations as a changemaker, focusing on design for changeInvestigate and address complex societal and environmental issues through a design-focused lensGain essential design tools, innovative methods, and critical frameworks to shape your own changemaking agendaEngage with diverse communities, organisations, and decision-makers in real-world contexts to practice designing for changeBecome a leader in your space - whether as a designer, practitioner, activist, facilitator, storyteller, collaborator, organiser, or strategist ready to challenge, reimagine, and transform the world through creative design for change

Which department am I in?

Art, Architecture and Design

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£18,440.00 (20,09,152) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

City Campus

Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS1 3HE, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£18,995.00 (20,69,623) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

City Campus

Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS1 3HE, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Art or Design, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be required to submit a portfolio or collection of work related to the cognate areas listed above, and may be required to attend an interview. Your portfolio should include examples from your previous education, professional experience, or personal work.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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