Design Interdisciplinary Practice

Wrexham University
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Digital media, production, and technologyFilm studiesFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic design

About this course

As growth in the sector continues, the creative industries offer many thriving career opportunities. We have developed this course to equip you with a balance of research, analytical and innovative skills ready for employment within the chosen area of your practice.

  • The multi-disciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary focus of your learning will evolve with an ethos of nurturing a sustainable society-featuring environmental, social, moral and ethical considerations.

  • You will be presented with a range of new and evolving opportunities to develop your practice within a thriving, international, creative community.

  • While you study with us, you will gain greater insight into writing for publication, posters and journals, as well as other essential business knowledge. This will be led by our professionally-active staff who will transform your development with their knowledge and experience.

    Key Course Features

  • This programme has been developed to respond to the changing face of design, and incorporates the collaborative interdisciplinary practice from Wrexham University researchers into socially engaged practice.

  • Our staff will support and encourage you to find internships and work placements with local and regional organisations.

  • You will learn creative management techniques and important business principles to underpin your creative and imaginative progress, and to help prepare you for a successful career after the course is completed.

  • Your learning will include understanding and engaging with contemporary practices, issues, technologies and exhibits.

  • You will become part of our vibrant international creative community, with staff committed to nurturing your potential, ready for you to take your talent to the next level.

  • Our professionally active staff will transform your learning, using their own knowledge and experience of participating and engaging in expositions, industry related events, conferences and publications. The research activities of our team are close to the curriculum and encourage innovative practice and professional networking.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Wrexham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Wrexham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    7125 Visual merchandisers and related occupations
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3414 Dancers and choreographers
    3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Wrexham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, Film studies, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design