Are there any design courses available related to communication design or product design in UK/Ireland for a Master's/MA?
Yes, universities including Southampton, NCAD Dublin, Ravensbourne, and Northumbria offer communication design masters, while RCA London, Kingston, Brunel, and Strathclyde offer product design masters. Nearly all programs require a portfolio of ten to fifteen projects and typically a 2:1 undergraduate degree or its international equivalent for admission.
If you are deciding between communication design and product design for your masters, the UK and Ireland both offer well established programs in each track. Your choice should come down to whether you enjoy visual and digital communication work or physical and industrial product development, since the required portfolios differ.
Programs By Design Track
| Track | Universities And Courses |
|---|---|
| Communication Design | Southampton MA Communication Design, NCAD Dublin MA Communication or Interaction Design, Ravensbourne MA Design Communication, Northumbria MA Communication Design |
| Product Design | RCA London MA Design Products, Kingston MA Product and Furniture Design, Brunel MSc Integrated Product Design, Strathclyde MSc Product Design |
What Your Application Needs
You will need a portfolio, usually ten to fifteen projects, that shows your creative process, problem solving, and finished outcomes rather than just polished final pieces. Most programs also expect a 2:1 undergraduate degree or its international equivalent in a relevant design field, though some universities offer conversion pathways if your background is different.
My Advice
Pick your track before you build your portfolio, since a communication design panel and a product design panel look for different evidence of process. If your undergraduate degree is unrelated to design, contact the admissions team early about conversion routes rather than assuming you are ineligible.
Looking for a specific course in Ireland?
We will find the universities that offer it, and whether you will get in.
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