LSDM Online: MA Design

Our MA in Design focuses on educational strategies that improve your understanding of design and its relationships with companies and the professional industry. Our course is exclusively online and focuses on three main fields of practice: communication design, interactive design and product design.

What you’ll learn

LSDM’s students will adopt a reflexive, analytical and evaluative approach to design, achieving a greater understanding of the dynamic relationships between design, the industry and the commercial sector. Our study plan absorbs reality, providing advanced, specialised, artistic, academic and entrepreneurial knowledge, which will allow students to pursue an established career in the future.

Expert teaching staff

Our teaching staff are composed of qualified, experienced teachers who are experts in their field. Besides holding a Doctorate level academic degree, they have well-established professional careers, bringing together their academic expertise and knowledge of the job market.

Personalised support

LSDM’s students are supervised on a weekly basis through a Tutor Centre composed of a team of specialised tutors in Design, with Master’s degrees and several years of proven experience. Our Tutor Centre is also available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

London School of Design and Marketing (LSDM)

Norwich University of the Arts works in partnership with the London School of Design and Marketing (LSDM), combining Norwich’s renowned expertise in creative education with LSDM’s excellence in online course delivery. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in broadening access to high-quality, innovative education within the creative industries.

As the validating body for this partnership, Norwich University of the Arts draws upon nearly 180 years of high-quality education, maintaining its long-standing tradition of excellence in creative subjects. The London School of Design and Marketing (LSDM) is an institution dedicated to delivering creative and business-focused education for students and professionals worldwide.

Norwich University of Arts validates the following courses at the London School of Design & Marketing:

• BA Design
• BA Marketing
• MA Design
• MA Digital and Tech Marketing
• MA Marketing
• MA UX Design

Entry requirements

Candidates can apply for a Master’s Degree in Design through the following pathways:

Via Higher Education

Applicants must have successfully completed a BA Degree – Higher Education (at least 3 years of study) attested by a legally issued certificate. This degree must have been obtained in Design or a closely related area.

Via professional experience

Applicants must be able to demonstrate they have recent and relevant professional experience in the Design industry or a closely related field. You will need to provide a portfolio showcasing your training and projects undertaken. Please contact our Academic Advisors for more information.

Students with special needs

Students with special needs are welcome to apply. A meeting will be arranged with the Student Support Office to discuss what support arrangements LSDM can provide.

Language certificates

For non-native students who wish to attend the course in a different language other than their native language, a recognised certificate of proficiency must be provided:

English

IELTS 6.5. overall with at least 6.0 in each of the four components. Learn more about IELTS.
Other recognised English language certificates will be considered. Please speak to your Academic Advisor for more information.

Spanish

Cervantes Certificate (DELE). Learn more Learn more about the Cervantes Certificate.

Portuguese

Camões Certificate (PLE of CAPLE). Learn more about the Camões Certificate.

How to apply

All applications are administered by LSDM, who oversee the full application process.