Study History of Design and Material Culture MA at University of Brighton in the UK, School of Humanities and Social Science

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
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What will I learn?

Dive into the study of objects, images and spaces from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century, exploring topics from protest T-shirts to wedding dresses and car ads to street photography. Engage in contemporary debates on gender, identity, sustainable design and decolonisation.You will benefit from exceptional resources, including the university’s Design Archives and connections with Brighton & Hove Museums.Our graduates thrive in top roles at prestigious institutions like the V&A and Central St Martins. Be part of our vibrant research community at the Centre for Design History.

Which department am I in?

School of Humanities and Social Science

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£18,792.00 (US$ 24,269) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Moulsecoomb Campus

Lewes Road,

Brighton,

Brighton and Hove,

BN2 4HQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£18,792.00 (US$ 24,269) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Moulsecoomb Campus

Lewes Road,

Brighton,

Brighton and Hove,

BN2 4HQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Normally a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Candidates with a 2:2 or lower or who do not have a degree will still be considered for admission if they can demonstrate suitable professional experience or substantial experience of the subject area.

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