The MA Design Management is designed for creative professionals seeking to advance into managerial roles within the design and creative industries.
This programme equips you with advanced leadership, project management, and strategic skills, enabling you to drive innovation and transform design business practices. Graduates are eligible to apply for a Level 7 Strategic Management & Leadership certificate from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
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You will develop expertise across four key themes: visual design, design thinking and practice, project management, and strategic leadership. The course provides practical insights into managing creative teams and workflows, applying design methodologies, and navigating emerging technologies such as AI.
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The programme emphasises management within creative contexts, helping you become a proficient problem solver with highly transferable business skills valued across industries.
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Career Pathways
Graduates of the MA Design Management are prepared for leadership and management roles across a wide range of creative and design sectors, including:
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Design Manager
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Creative Project Manager
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Brand Manager
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Product or Service Development Manager
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Innovation Manager
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User Experience (UX) or User Interface (UI) Lead
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Creative Director
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Strategic Consultant in design-driven organisations
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Design Operations Manager
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Leadership roles in advertising, media, and digital agencies
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Key Information
​Level Of Study​
Postgraduate
Duration
2 years, Part-time
Study Mode
Full Online
Locations
Anywhere
Tution Fee
£9,500
Intakes
January, May September
Entry Requirements
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Standard entry onto the course takes place through a combination of portfolio assessment (five completed projects with evidence of design planning, process, and research), and evidence of a completed bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree at level 2:2 in a relevant discipline, such as: graphic design, multimedia and interactive design, visual communication, advertising and marketing, marketing and design, or IT. This list is not exhaustive, and previous academic qualifications are considered on a case by case basis.