Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University

MA/PgD Design Practice and Management
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Contact: Admissions & Marketing Co-ordinator
E: seccourses@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44(0)141 331 3277
W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/sec
Mode of Study & Duration:
Full-time PgD: Nine months
Full-time MSc: One year
Number of Places:
20
UK/EU Fees & Funding:
SAAS funding may be available.
Please contact the programme administator
for further details. £3,315 (2008/09 fees)
Application:
Download a form from our website on
www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad
For further information, see page 124 or use
the paper form at the back of this prospectus
Assessment:
A combination of coursework, presentations
and logbook/portfolio
Programme Structure:
Two semesters with an exit award of PgD.
Master’s project in third semester with
award of Master of Arts
International Students:
International students whose first language
is not English shall be required to
demonstrate evidence of satisfactory
competence by completing an IELTS test
with a score of at least 6.0 (with no single
element below 5.5) or by holding another
recognised qualification. See page 12 for
details
The aim of this programme is to provide students with the theoretical and practical skills
necessary to pursue a career as creative practitioner or design manager. It is concerned with
design management, creative practice, commercial implications and cultural aspects of the
creative industries and includes a work placement in a creative company.
The programme aims are:
• To provide a comprehensive and balanced programme of practical design and design management
skills
• To provide practical experience and an industry informed toolkit for commercial practice
• To develop an understanding of how to cost and price creative work and how to control costs and
maximise return
• To develop research skills, including how to understand your marketplace and customers
• To develop the ability to manage timescales, budgets and expectations
• To develop a critical approach to developing and evaluating design briefs
• To provide experience and knowledge in client and project management
• To provide knowledge of the intellectual property laws concerning the creative industries
• To develop students ability to work independently and as part of a commercial team.
The blend theoretical Design Management issue with work-based skill in order to deliver a wide and deep
knowledge of the industrial sector and be able to understand the value added issue related to creative
industries for business and economic growth.
The programme is unique in that the aims are equally applicable to all creative and design practice. It
will provide students with the appropriate knowledge and skills to gain employment in a creative company
of any size and be able to contribute more effectively quicker. Students will also be well prepared with the
necessary skills to start up their own business. Individuals wishing to gain employment in Design
Management opportunities will be able to contribute effectively.
Every student will undertake a placement period in a commercial location. The time spent in the
company will be closely supervised by university staff and will be assessed and credited towards their
overall award. Students will gain experience and benefit from this working situation while also engaging in
team work.
To qualify for entry to this programme, students should hold an honours degree at 2:1 level in a
relevant field or equivalent.
Overseas Fees:
£11,000 (2009 fees)
Scholarships:
Partial scholarships are available and
applicants will be advised of these
arrangements upon receipt of an offer