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Master of Science - Design Management

Heriot-Watt University - Scottish Borders · Galashiels, United Kingdom

Tuition

£20,456

Submit by January 1, 2027 · 73 days left · starts January 1, 2027

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Length
12 months
Starts
January 1, 2027
IELTS
6.5 overall
Post-study work
Available, as published
Taught in
English
Cost of living (annual)
£13,347

Overview

This Master's in Design Management programme has been developed for those already within a creative industry who are looking to gain core and relevant skills of business and management, as well as those in an established business environment looking to gain experience and knowledge in developing creative strategies.

Graduates will develop the knowledge to produce insightful projects and instigate problem-solving across all departments and stakeholders that support the product in areas of services, communications, technology, and brand entity.

Design Management enables an organisation to confidently deliver innovative business strategy whilst producing innovatively designed products through creative teams and creative problem-solving. It allows individuals to develop productive working cultures whilst remaining focused on the customer and staff journey, enabling businesses to acquire the strategy goals via effective design. It blends creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and management.

Design Management develops skills for graduates, managers and executives responsible for making decisions about how design is used in the organisation for product development and associated departments.

Entry requirements

As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.

English
  • PTE: 68 overall or above
  • IELTS: 6.5 overall or above
  • TOEFL: 85 overall or above
Prior study
Bachelor

Fees and living costs

Tuition
£20,456
Cost of living (annual)
£13,347

Published as Heriot-Watt University - Scottish Borders publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.

Intakes

  • January 1, 2027

    Starts January 1, 2027 · apply by January 1, 2027

    Applications opened December 31, 2025

  • September 1, 2027

    Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by September 1, 2027

    Applications opened August 5, 2026

  • January 1, 2028

    Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by January 1, 2028

    not confirmed by the school

  • September 1, 2028

    Starts September 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline

    not confirmed by the school

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