Course General Description

This research-led and practice-based MA addresses the needs of graduates from furniture and related discipline backgrounds, or those who wish to collaborate with professionals in the field. Furniture Design MA is one of several postgraduate design courses that co-exist at the Cass, offering rich opportunities for the collaborative and multidisciplinary approach that is a feature of the current and future design sector, and a requirement for success in the field. The course is grounded in the understanding that design is a key driver for change in society and the environment. However, traditional roles in design are increasingly blurred and designers need to be able to negotiate complex and ambiguous problems. The challenges and opportunities for designers are being constantly reimagined, as the unpredictability of the future tests our capacity to adapt, invent and apply creative design solutions to emerging needs. Graduates of this course will design furniture products and systems that have not yet been conceptualised.

School General Description

London Metropolitan University is one of the UK’s most diverse universities, attracting students from over a hundred countries. It offers a welcoming and friendly atmosphere with support for you at every step of your course. An extensive range of courses is available at undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and research level. A Study Abroad Programme is also offered. The high quality of teaching is reflected in the assessment scores many of the subjects receive from external review boards, including the QAA. The university's wide range of courses is specifically tailored to be highly vocational, practical and relevant, helping you gain the skills and knowledge you need to embark upon a fruitful professional career.