History of Design and Material Culture

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. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Join our pioneering masters course, renowned globally and with a course team leading the field through groundbreaking research.

Dive into the study of objects, images, and spaces from the 18th to the 21st century, exploring topics from protest T-shirts to wedding dresses and car ads to street photography. Engage in contemporary debates on gender, identity, sustainable design, and decolonisation.

You will benefit from exceptional resources, including the university's Design Archives and connections with Brighton & Hove Museums.

Our graduates thrive in top roles at prestigious institutions like the V&A, and Central St Martins. Be part of our vibrant research community at the Centre for Design History.

Fees and funding