Design Degrees Online

Professional Opportunities
All the training in Industrial Design can have a bearing on all the design of and work with 3D space. Most of our students have gone on to work for design companies, or design departments of companies. Some have moved up the corporate ladder, while others start up their own business. Students of Industrial Design may choose from a wide range of opportunities in the design field.

Advice when considering this major
Designers are a part of the silent majority that keeps a low profile. Designers are part of history and live with changes in history, instead of taking upon themselves to make changes. There is no need to either underestimate or overestimate the role of designers. However, designing capacity comes only after designers complete a lengthy and arduous training. In reality, designers may have to be content with meager wages that are not commensurate with the amount of work they put in. Therefore, you need to have conviction of the value of what you are doing and enjoy the process of learning, although training can be quite demanding.

Entry Requirements

A BA (Hons) degree (or equivalent experience) in practice, theory or history of art or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Art and/or Design (PGCE L7).

Applications will also be considered from those with experience and/or alternative qualifications in educational and artistic theory and/or practice, substantial teaching experience or sufficient knowledge to benefit from the course.

Overseas applicants will need to prove competency in English - TOFEL 5.5 to IELTSS 6.0 - or other satisfactory evidence.
Admission with Credit

This enables an applicant to be exempt from a specified number of modules in lieu of credits already achieved. Exemption from any one stage will not normally exceed 50% of that stage’s requirements. The award of pass or distinction will be based on the results achieved on the award-bearing course taught at Birmingham City University only.

The Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) offers financial assistance in the form of grants, loans and employment awards. The types of assistance for which a student is eligible can vary according to citizenship as well as academic program. From the three choices below, choose the appropriate category to review aid eligibility.

US citizens and eligible non-citizens in a GSD Master’s program

International students in a GSD Master’s program

All students in the GSD Doctor of Design (DDes) program

Applying for financial assistance has no bearing on an application for admission. Please direct any questions to the email or phone number below.

financial_aid@gsd.harvard.edu
phone: 617-495-5455
fax: 617-495-8949