Master of Arts in Design

University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol (MSM)
Coldharbour Ln, Bristol, England | Founded: 1992 | Public, University | School ID: 000111
Master of Arts in Design | University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol (MSM)
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Level Master's degree
Length 1 Year
Study Mode on campus
Application Fee GBP 28
Tuition GBP 16,000
Cost of Living GBP 13,000

Program Description

The MA in Design at UWE Bristol, grounded in the Centre for Fine Print Research, offers a highly practice-based experience through 'Make', 'Play', and 'Live' modules—mixing digital fabrication, traditional craft, and real-world creative challenges. Delivered in state-of-the-art studios on Bower Ashton Campus, it fosters multidisciplinary collaboration across areas like product design, fine art, fashion, and ceramics. You'll graduate with a polished portfolio and the adaptability to thrive as a designer, maker, creative educator, or to progress toward PhD study.


GPA - 65% (4 years bachelor degree)

55% (3 years bachelor degree)

Program Requirements

Language Requirements
Test Overall Score Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
PTE - A 62.0 59.0 59.0 59.0 59.0
TOEFL 90.0 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0
Duolingo 120.0 105.0 105.0 105.0 105.0

Academic Scores

Scale Minimum Score Required
GPA Scale (0-4.00) 2.70

Program Intakes

May, 2026
September, 2026
January, 2027
May, 2027
September, 2027

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