MRes Design Thinking

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• Objectives
  You will reflect upon and gain an understanding of the new and exciting ecologies of design practice, the history of design and the material connections design research is making. You will be encouraged to test out ideas and be aware of the implications of design in a wider perspective. Cultural, social, sustainable, managerial, technological and other aspects of design practice are considered in relationship to innovative concepts and new approaches to design thinking.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements Normally a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant area of study. Application is by written proposal for research. Details will be given on enquiry. IELTS of 7 or equivalent.
• Academic title
  MRes Design Thinking
• Course description
  Programme highlights
  
  Historical perspectives in design, from 1900 to the present day
  Contextual issues pertinent to design, in material terms and in terms of global politics
  
  Further study, research and employment opportunities
  This programme is specifically designed for people who wish to pursue a career in research (in the creative industries and/or in academia). It explicitly embeds training in the skills identified by the Joint Research Councils (and the AHRC in particular) and will prepare graduates for MPhil/PhD programmes. As it is increasingly unlikely that a candidate will receive funding for doctoral study without an M-level degree, the completion of this programme can be seen as particularly strategic for potential candidates. They should stand a significantly far greater chance of successfully competing for future funds from the AHRC’s Doctoral Scheme.
  
  Duration
  1 year full time or 2 years part time
  
  General programme structure
  
  The discipline of Design is evolving and responding to rapid commercial and technological advances. We want to be part of that energy and evolution and have developed Masters programmes that will allow us to spearhead new opportunities for our students, our staff and the university. These opportunities reflect current needs of design activities, businesses and academic research requirements. This programme will allow you to explore the full range of media and new debates emerging in technologies, through a research project of your choosing.
  
  The MRes Design Thinking will run alongside two other new MAs in the department: MA Contemporary Designer Maker and MA Design. The MRes is for autonomous learners who wish to focus on a single extended research project (as opposed to an emphasis on the development of professional or creative practice). Together they will be progressive programmes, addressing real socio-economic issues within a dynamic, creative studio environment.
  
  Detailed programme structure
  
  -the historical context of design, both through artefacts and their contexts (social, cultural, sustainable, political, technical and aesthetic)
  -design theory and evaluation: critical theories and ideas about ideological and philosophical debate, emanating from notions of cultural and material concerns. Ranges of interpretation of product/object will be considered and explored in light of current debate.
  -a transdisciplinary module exploring the nature of research in the arts and humanities

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