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Design with Innovation - MSci

University of Bristol

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Science - MSci

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Do you want to make a difference in the world by designing products and services that people love? The innovators of the 21st century will think across disciplines-arts, science, engineering, humanities, and business - to develop groundbreaking products, services, and ways of living. They will be collaborative problem-solvers with a breadth of skills that enable them to work across specialisms and cultures.This unique course at the University of Bristol combines in-depth subject expertise with interdisciplinary, practice-based learning. Alongside your innovation studies, you will apply your design knowledge by transforming ideas into enterprising solutions - both social and commercial.Design with Innovation offers a multidisciplinary curriculum that includes user-centred design, ethnographic research methods, idea visualisation, interaction design, cognitive psychology, human factors, data analysis, and design leadership. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, you will apply your skills to real-world projects tailored to your interests and career aspirations. Graduates of this programme will also be well-prepared for postgraduate study in specialist master’s programmes at leading international universities.Group work is a core component of teaching and learning in Innovation. You will work alongside students from diverse disciplines such as psychology, physics, and film and television. Each subject brings a unique perspective to problem-solving, helping you identify needs and develop creative solutions. By contributing your insights and learning from others, you will cultivate innovative approaches to real-world challenges together. The programme also supports personal development, offering opportunities to pursue topics and projects aligned with your interests and values.By the time you graduate, you will have a portfolio of work ranging from live client projects to planning personal entrepreneurial ventures. You will have learned how to assess the potential of products and services and sustain new enterprises - including securing funding. Importantly, you will have cultivated a network of peers and advisers who have worked with you throughout your journey.For more information visit the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be located in the University’s new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, opening 2026, where your Innovation units will be taught. Here, a new Centre student hub, Active Learning Studios, a hands-on Maker Space and event spaces will provide the backdrop for challenge-led learning and enhanced links with businesses. Your Design units will be taught on the Clifton Campus, home to the University’s main library, the Students’ Union and more.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 31,300per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1QU, United Kingdom

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Bristol is one of the UK's leading research universities, with a curriculum informed by the latest research and degrees taught by expert academics.
Over a quarter of Bristol students are international, with students from more than 150 countries helping to create a friendly and diverse community.
The Careers Service offers advice, events and resources for international students during their studies and for up to three years after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    10th out of 123 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    165 76%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    7th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    100th

    25

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