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We have 11 Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff School of Art and Design Masters Degrees
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Cardiff School of Art & Design is a leading centre for postgraduate study and creative research, with a long history of supporting artists, designers, engineers and makers in developing groundbreaking work that shapes culture, society, and industry.
Supporting Your Postgraduate Journey
Cardiff School of Art & Design achieved 100% Overall Student Satisfaction in the 2025 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, demonstrating our commitment to actively supporting our postgraduate students.
Experienced tutors and supervisors bring significant expertise in how art, design, making, and engineering practices contribute to knowledge. You'll receive close supervision tailored to your needs, with specialist training in methods specific to art and design research and practice, reinforced through regular supervisory tutorials.
Postgraduate students benefit from fully equipped workspaces and access to specialist facilities within our research centres. International students receive significant support from our International Office, and are warmly welcomed for their valuable contributions.
Study Opportunities
Master’s study is available across a wide range of topics, and we welcome applications in fields including: advanced product design, art, art history, building practices, ceramics, craft and making, creative digital technology, design and design methodologies, ecology and sustainability in art and design, fashion design, fine art, graphic design, illustration, interior architecture, interior design, philosophy of art and design, photography, sensory design, textile design, theories of art and design, UX/UI design, and visual communication.
Many of our students have successfully secured funding from prestigious bodies including the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC), with dedicated support from our team throughout the application process.
Excellence in Research and Impact
We also offer postgraduate study at doctoral level, and the School has an excellent record of successful completions. This reflects the close supervision and support received by students. Our commitment to research excellence was recognised by REF2021 (the UK's independent assessment of research quality), which rated 84% of our art and design research as world-leading or internationally excellent. Our research creates real cultural, social, and economic value beyond the University.
Academic staff are actively engaged in world-leading research and meaningful collaborations with industry, public sector, and community organisations. This research excellence directly enriches your learning experience and enhances your career prospects as a graduate.
Take the Next Step
Our vibrant community of postgraduate researchers provides an integrated and exciting learning environment. For further information about postgraduate and research study at Cardiff School of Art & Design, please contact Graduate Studies Lead, Dr. Theo Humphries, PhD, FHEA, MA, BA: thumphries@cardiffmet.ac.uk.