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  History of Design and Material Culture MA


University of Brighton    School of Humanities and Social Science

Full time & Part time September MA Full-time 1 year; Part-time 2 years
Creative Arts & Design (9) History & Archaeology (19) Philosophy (28) Politics & Government (30)

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The MA History of Design and Material Culture is a fascinating programme that delves into the creation and circulation of objects and images from the 18th to the 21st century. With a focus on everyday life and current debates, such as materiality, gender identity, and design history, this programme offers a unique perspective on the world of design. You will have the opportunity to explore various modules, including Exploring Objects and Mediating Objects, and complete a research-based dissertation. The programme also provides access to the University of Brighton Design Archives and close collaboration with national institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum. Entry requirements include a 2:1 undergraduate degree or relevant professional experience. Enhance your career prospects in design, curating, or academia with this renowned programme.

About the course

The MA History of Design and Material Culture examines objects and images from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century, exploring how things are created and how they circulate through global cultures.

There is a particular focus on everyday life as critical interpretation through a lens of current debates about materiality and visuality, affect and agency, gender and identity, memory and history, the post human and the Anthropocene, and the de-colonisation of design history.

Since its inception in the late 1990s, the MA has maintained a high international reputation and contributes to shaping the future of design history and material culture in the university and museum sectors.

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Entry Requirements

Normally a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Candidates with a 2:2 or lower or who do not have a degree will still be considered for admission if they can demonstrate suitable professional experience or substantial experience of the subject area.

English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

International students whose language skills do not match the IELTS scores set out here should consider applying for this course through the Extended Masters programme at the university's Language Institute.



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