Product Design

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

About this course

The MSc Product Design course at Cardiff Met is a practically based, taught Masters programme with excellent industry links and a focus on enhancing the employability of its graduates.

It balances the development of advanced practical design skills with academic rigour and applied research based on the current research activities of Cardiff School of Art and Design and the wider university.

Our Product Design Masters’ Degree will develop your skills and knowledge of human centred interaction design, user testing, service design, creativity, and ethnographic research techniques.

You will also examine the social, legal, ethical and sustainability impacts of a range of design development approaches.

You will explore a range of current and leading theoretical and methodological perspectives, and develop an advanced understanding of physical, perceptual and cognitive principles in design.

The MSc Product Design has been developed in consultation with industry, and maintains close commercial links through placement modules, sponsorship of major projects, and live briefs. This provides graduates with a deeper understanding of industry practices, and the design development process in a holistic commercial context.

This course aims to enhance your employability by providing you with the skills and knowledge that are in demand by industries both at home and globally, as well as providing opportunities to develop your abilities as an entrepreneur.

Possible exit points - MSc/PgD/PgC

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Cardiff

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Cardiff

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2129 Engineering professionals
3421 Interior designers
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
3429 Design occupations
3120 CAD, drawing and architectural technicians

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Cardiff
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design