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Master of Design Design for Health

Sheffield Hallam University

  • Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Sheffield Hallam University campus

About the program

One-year masters in design at the intersection of design and health.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core concepts and methods in Design (Design for Health) to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to creative design
  • positionality
  • a design lab on synthesis
  • as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
  • ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.

Career outcomes

  • Design
  • design management
  • making or manufacturing
  • company-employed design
  • independent design practice
  • PhD study
  • education
  • retail and marketing
  • design research
  • academia
  • social enterprise
  • health and social care service design

Curriculum

  • One-year masters. Core modules include creative design and positionality
  • a design lab on synthesis and manifesto in design for health
  • and methods for research and practice
  • followed by a self-directed major project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours degree (usually 2.2 or above) or equivalent
  • some courses need a subject-related degree or professional experience.

Accepted academic background

First degree, equivalent professional qualification, HND/higher education diploma with substantial work experience, or recognised pre-masters course (https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/apply/postgraduate/entry-requirements)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 67
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 64
  • IELTS Academic 6

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Portfolio

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Prepare the portfolio requested by the admissions team. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,530 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolSheffield Creative Industries Institute
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteThe source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.